Coupling through waveguide tapers and waveguide bends in two-dimensional photonic crystals

M. Dinu, R. L. Willett, K. Baldwin, L. N. Pfeiffer, K. W. West

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Abstract

We report high coupling efficiencies from ridge waveguides to photonic crystal waveguides using photonic crystal waveguide tapers. Modified waveguide bends result in enhanced bend efficiencies and bandwidths. Experimental transmission curves agree quantitatively with calculated spectra.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationIntegrated Photonics Research, IPR 2003
PublisherOptica Publishing Group (formerly OSA)
ISBN (Electronic)1557527512
StatePublished - 2003
Externally publishedYes
EventIntegrated Photonics Research, IPR 2003 - Washington, United States
Duration: Jun 15 2003Jun 20 2003

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceIntegrated Photonics Research, IPR 2003
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington
Period6/15/036/20/03

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Mechanics of Materials

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