Abstract
An introduction to the emerging field of nano-photonics is given, with emphasis on device realizations and applications. Due to the small size and high efficiency of these devices, nano-photonics has the potential for high-density integration, leading to VLSI photonics. We discuss our work in recent years on the microdisk lasers, micro-ring photonic wire lasers, and microring resonators. These are among some of the smallest lasers and modulators ever fabricated. The physics of the modification of spontaneous emission rates with low-dimensional photonic structures is discussed briefly. The nanofabrications of these devices are described. A model of the microcavity resonator is then presented, which provides useful design rules as well as insights into alternative coupling structures that significantly increase the coupling length.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 174-185 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
| Volume | 3467 |
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| State | Published - Dec 1 1998 |
| Event | Far- and Near-Field Optics: Physics and Information Processing - San Diego, CA, United States Duration: Jul 23 1998 → Jul 24 1998 |
Keywords
- Lasers
- Low-dimensional structures
- Microcavities
- Microdisks
- Nano-fabrications
- Nanophotonics
- Photonic wires
- Quantum well
- Resonators
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Condensed Matter Physics