Polarization control and sensing with two-dimensional coupled photonic crystal microcavity arrays
Optics
2009-11-10 v2
Abstract
We have experimentally studied polarization properties of the two-dimensional coupled photonic crystal microcavity arrays, and observed a strong polarization dependence of the transmission and reflection of light from the structures - the effects that can be employed in building miniaturized polarizing optical components. Moreover, by combining these properties with a strong sensitivity of the coupled bands on the surrounding refractive index, we have demonstrated a detection of small refractive index changes in the environment, which is useful for construction of bio-chemical sensors.
Cite
@article{arxiv.physics/0407103,
title = {Polarization control and sensing with two-dimensional coupled photonic crystal microcavity arrays},
author = {Hatice Altug and Jelena Vuckovic},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:physics/0407103},
year = {2009}
}
Comments
8 pages text and 4 figures on 4 pages. Submitted for publication on 07/14/04