Topology-optimized slow-light couplers for ring-shaped photonic crystal waveguide

Minhao Pu, Lirong Yang, L. H. Frandsen, Jakob Søndergaard Jensen, Ole Sigmund, Haiyan Ou, Kresten Yvind, Jørn Märcher Hvam

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    Abstract

    We demonstrate a topology-optimized coupler for a ring-shaped photonic crystal waveguide to improve the coupling of light located in the slow-light regime. An enhancement of the coupling efficiency of up to 2.5 dB is experimentally demonstrated.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2010 Conference on (OFC/NFOEC) Optical Fiber Communication (OFC), collocated National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
    PublisherIEEE
    Publication date2010
    Pages1-3
    Publication statusPublished - 2010
    Event2010 Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference - San Diego, CA, United States
    Duration: 21 Mar 201025 Mar 2010
    http://www.ieee.org/conferences_events/conferences/conferencedetails/index.html?Conf_ID=16897

    Conference

    Conference2010 Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CitySan Diego, CA
    Period21/03/201025/03/2010
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