Title :
Toward silicon-compatible modulation of plasmonic waveguides
Author :
Furtak, T.E. ; Durfee, C.G. ; Sabbah, A.J. ; Collins, R.T. ; Hollingsworth, R.E.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Colorado Sch. of Mines, Golden, CO
Abstract :
We have modeled plasmonic waveguides that support low-loss modes using configurations compatible with metal-oxide-semiconductor devices. Our experimental verification with visible wavelength analogs demonstrates that silicon-based plasmonic modulators are possible.
Keywords :
MIS devices; optical modulation; optical waveguides; silicon; low-loss modes; metal-oxide-semiconductor devices; plasmonic modulators; plasmonic waveguides; silicon-compatible modulation; Dielectric losses; Electromagnetic waveguides; Optical mixing; Optical modulation; Optical refraction; Optical surface waves; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides; Plasmons; Surface waves; (130.2790) Guided waves; (240.6680) Surface plasmons;
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
