Y. Fainman
Nanophotonic materials and devices for information systems integration
Fainman, Y.; Tetz, K.; Rokitski, R.; Levy, U.; Tsai, C.-H.; Chen, C.-H.; Pang, L.; Nezhad, M.; Kim, H.C.; Abashin, M.
Authors
K. Tetz
R. Rokitski
U. Levy
C.-H. Tsai
C.-H. Chen
L. Pang
Dr Maziar Nezhad M.P.Nezhad@salford.ac.uk
Professor Nanophotonics Microsystems Eng
H.C. Kim
M. Abashin
Contributors
Y. Fainman
Other
K. Tetz
Other
R. Rokitski
Other
U. Levy
Other
C.-H. Tsai
Other
C.-H. Chen
Other
L. Pang
Other
Dr Maziar Nezhad M.P.Nezhad@salford.ac.uk
Other
H.C. Kim
Other
M. Abashin
Other
Abstract
Optical technology plays an increasingly important role in numerous information system applications, including optical communications, storage, signal processing, biology, medicine, and sensing. As optical technology develops, there is a growing need to develop scalable and reliable photonic integration technologies. These include the development of passive and active optical components that can be integrated into functional optical circuits and systems, including filters, electrically or optically controlled switching fabrics, optical sources, detectors, amplifiers, etc. We explore the unique capabilities and advantages of nanotechnology in developing next generation integrated photonic information systems. Our approach includes design, modeling and simulations of selected components and devices, their nanofabrication, followed by validation via characterization and testing of the fabricated devices. The latter exploits our recently constructed near field complex amplitude imaging tool. The understanding of near field interactions in nanophotonic devices and systems is a crucial step as these interactions provide a variety of functionalities useful for optical systems integration. Furthermore, nearfield optical devices facilitate miniaturization, and simultaneously enhance multifunctionality, greatly increasing the functional complexity per unit volume of the photonic system. Since the optical properties of near-field materials are controlled by the geometry, there is flexibility in the choice of constituent materials, facilitating the implementation of a wide range of devices using compatible materials for ease of fabrication and integration.
Presentation Conference Type | Conference Paper (unpublished) |
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Conference Name | Frontiers in Optics 2005 |
Start Date | Oct 16, 2005 |
End Date | Oct 21, 2005 |
Publication Date | 2005 |
Deposit Date | Aug 21, 2024 |
Journal | Optics InfoBase Conference Papers |
Publisher | Optical Society of America |
ISBN | 1-55752-797-0 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1364/FIO.2005.FTuJ1 |
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