Topology optimization and fabrication of photonic crystal structures

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作者
Borel, PI [1 ]
Harpoth, A
Frandsen, LH
Kristensen, M
Shi, P
Jensen, JS
Sigmund, O
机构
[1] Tech Univ Denmark, Res Ctr COM, DK-2800 Lyngby, Denmark
[2] Tech Univ Denmark, Dept Micro & Nnotechnol, DK-2800 Lyngby, Denmark
[3] Tech Univ Denmark, Dept Engn Mech, DK-2800 Lyngby, Denmark
来源
OPTICS EXPRESS | 2004年 / 12卷 / 09期
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10.1364/OPEX.12.001996
中图分类号
O43 [光学];
学科分类号
070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要
Topology optimization is used to design a planar photonic crystal waveguide component resulting in significantly enhanced functionality. Exceptional transmission through a photonic crystal waveguide Z-bend is obtained using this inverse design strategy. The design has been realized in a silicon-on-insulator based photonic crystal waveguide. A large low loss bandwidth of more than 200 nm for the TE polarization is experimentally confirmed. (C) 2004 Optical Society of America.
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页码:1996 / 2001
页数:6
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