Topology optimization of ultra-fast nano-photonic switches

Yuriy Elesin, Boyan Stefanov Lazarov, Jakob Søndergaard Jensen, Ole Sigmund

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    Abstract

    The aim of this paper is to demonstrate 1D switch designs obtained by topology optimization which show better performance than the designs considered in the literature. Such devices are non-linear and their performance depends on the efficiency of light-matter interaction. Simple optical switches can be designed using physical considerations and intuition. Alternatively the proposed topology optimization scheme provides a systematic methodology for obtaining and optimizing the layout of the devices. It is shown that the algorithm can efficiently handle more than two materials and that the obtained switches possess excellent performance.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalA I P Conference Proceedings Series
    Volume1398
    Pages (from-to)129-131
    ISSN0094-243X
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2011
    Event4th International Workshop on Theoretical and Computational Nanophotonics - Bad Honnef, Germany
    Duration: 26 Oct 201128 Oct 2011
    Conference number: 4

    Conference

    Conference4th International Workshop on Theoretical and Computational Nanophotonics
    Number4
    Country/TerritoryGermany
    CityBad Honnef
    Period26/10/201128/10/2011

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