Theoretical analysis for active coupled resonator optical waveguide arrays and applications

Yuval Yifat*, Jacob Scheuer

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Abstract

Slow light has been extensively studied in coupled arrays of passive optical resonators, and several applications have been demonstrated. We developed a theoretical framework for the design and analysis of arrays consisting of active resonators, in particular vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCESLs), which have potential applications as a flexible photonic platform. Building upon this framework, several such applications were analyzed for both one- and two-dimensional coupled VCSEL arrays. In particular, the use of two-dimensional VCSEL arrays holds great potential for several interesting applications such as tunable optical waveguides or optical splitters.

Original languageEnglish
Article number051822
JournalJournal of Nanophotonics
Volume5
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011

Funding

FundersFunder number
Israel Science Foundation
Ministry of Science and Technology, Israel

    Keywords

    • All-optical networks
    • Photonics
    • Rate conversion
    • Semiconductor lasers
    • Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers

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