Modulating dispersion properties of low index photonic crystal structures using microfluidics

Ahmed Sharkawy; Shouyuan Shi; Dennis W. Prather; Sterling McBride; Peter Zanzucchi

doi:10.1117/12.645972

1 March 2006 Modulating dispersion properties of low index photonic crystal structures using microfluidics

Ahmed Sharkawy, Shouyuan Shi, Dennis W. Prather, Sterling McBride, Peter Zanzucchi

Proceedings Volume 6128, Photonic Crystal Materials and Devices IV; 61280W (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.645972
Event: Integrated Optoelectronic Devices 2006, 2006, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

We present a technique for manipulating the dispersive properties of low index periodic structures using microfluidic materials that fill the lattice with various fluids of different refractive indices. In order to quantify the modulation of the optical properties of the periodic structure we use Equifrequency contours (EFC) data to calculate the frequency dependant refractive index and the refractive angle. We further introduce various types of defects by selectively filling specific lattice sites and measuring the relative change in the index of refraction. Finally we design and optically characterize an adaptive low index photonic crystal based lens with tunable optical properties using various microfluidics. We also present experimental results for a silicon based PhC lens used an optical coupling element.

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Ahmed Sharkawy, Shouyuan Shi, Dennis W. Prather, Sterling McBride, and Peter Zanzucchi "Modulating dispersion properties of low index photonic crystal structures using microfluidics", Proc. SPIE 6128, Photonic Crystal Materials and Devices IV, 61280W (1 March 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.645972

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