Title :
A Linear Electrooptic Effect in Silicon, Induced by Use of Strain
Author :
Fage-Pedersen, J. ; Frandsen, L.H. ; Lavrinenko, A.V. ; Borel, P.I.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Commun., Opt. & Mater., Tech. Univ. of Denmark, Lyngby
Abstract :
The crystal structure in a silicon waveguide can be distorted by application of strain. Thereby, the otherwise forbidden linear electrooptic (Pockels) effect is induced, opening a new route for optical modulation in silicon
Keywords :
Pockels effect; electro-optical modulation; elemental semiconductors; silicon; Si; crystal structure; electrooptic Pockels effect; forbidden linear optical modulation; silicon waveguide; Capacitive sensors; Electrodes; Electrooptic effects; Electrooptic modulators; Etching; Glass; Optical modulation; Optical waveguides; Photonics; Silicon;
Conference_Titel :
Group IV Photonics, 2006. 3rd IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Ottawa, Ont.
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0096-1
DOI :
10.1109/GROUP4.2006.1708157
