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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

Y. Fainman

K. Tetz

R. Rokitski

U. Levy

C.-H. Tsai

C.-H. Chen

L. Pang

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

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Presentation Conference Type Conference Paper (unpublished)
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