Title :
Dielectric microcavities for THz radiation: Identical mode spectrum and coupling in poly-ethylene disks
Author :
Preu, S. ; Schwefel, H.G.L. ; Malzer, S. ; Dohler, G.H. ; Wang, L.J.
Author_Institution :
Max-Planck Res. Group for Opt., Erlangen
Abstract :
We report the fabrication and characterization of identical dielectric whispering gallery microcavites for teraherz (THz) radiation. The THz radiation is coupled via a tapered waveguide into the coupled cavities. Mode splitting is observed.
Keywords :
dielectric materials; microcavities; optical waveguides; submillimetre wave couplers; whispering gallery modes; coupling; dielectric microcavities; mode splitting; polyethylene disks; tapered waveguide; teraherz radiation; whispering gallery microcavites; Atom optics; Dielectrics; Electromagnetic waveguides; Frequency; Microcavities; Optical coupling; Optical resonators; Optical surface waves; Optical waveguides; Resonance; (140.3325) Laser coupling; (140.3945) Microcavities;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
