MEMS based wavelength selective optical switching for integrated photonic circuits

MEMS-enabled wavelength selective switching by controlling resonance in high-index-contrast optical ring resonators is demonstrated. Fabrication and design considerations for the MEMS switches are explored. Experimental optical switching results are reported.

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Published inConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2004. (CLEO) Vol. 1; p. 2 pp. vol.1
Main Authors Nielson, G.N., Seneviratne, D., Lopez-Royo, F., Rakich, P.T., Giacometti, F., Tuller, H.L., Barbastathis, G.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 2004
Subjects
Integrated optics
Micromechanical devices
Optical device fabrication
Optical filters
Optical materials
Optical ring resonators
Optical surface waves
Optical switches
Resonance
Switching circuits
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Summary:MEMS-enabled wavelength selective switching by controlling resonance in high-index-contrast optical ring resonators is demonstrated. Fabrication and design considerations for the MEMS switches are explored. Experimental optical switching results are reported.
ISBN:9781557527776
1557527776