Photonic molecules: A new concept for wavelength tunable optical delay

John F. Donegan, Yury P. Rakovich, Matthias Gerlach, Terry Connolly, John J. Boland, Nikolai Gaponik, Andrey L. Rogach

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Abstract

The paper describes and light propagation modes in coherently coupled spherical microcavities covered with CdTe nanocrystals. We observe a rich new spectrum of resonances due to the lower symmetry of the two coupled microspheres: the photonic molecule. The quality factor Q of these new resonances are much greater than in the parent microspheres, indicating the possibility of using such coupled microcavities for the delaying of optical siganls. The large number of resonances shows the possibility to have wavelength selectivity in the photonic molecule structure. In addition, we show the potential for wavelength switching with the photonic molecule structure. © 2005 IEEE.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2005 7th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks, ICTON 2005
Pages116-119
Volume2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
Event2005 7th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks, ICTON 2005 - Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Duration: 3 Jul 20057 Jul 2005

Publication series

Name
Volume2

Conference

Conference2005 7th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks, ICTON 2005
PlaceSpain
CityBarcelona, Catalonia
Period3/07/057/07/05

Research Keywords

  • Delay lines
  • Integrated optics
  • Microspheres
  • Nanocrystals
  • Photonic molecules

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