Ultrafast chip-integrated all-optical switch in photonic circuits

  • Zhen Chai*
  • , Yu Zhu
  • , Xiaoyong Hu
  • , Hong Yang
  • , Qihuang Gong
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

We report a picosecond and low-power all-optical switch with multiple operating wavelengths in integrated photonic circuits, on-chip-triggered by a control light. The sample configuration combines the advantages of plasmonics and photonics, i.e. plasmonic nanostructures used as core units interconnected by ultralow-loss dielectric slot waveguides. A large nonlinearity enhancement is obtained based on resonant excitation, local field effect, and field enhancement effect, while fast response is maintained by intermolecular energy transfer. A fast response of 63 ps and ultralow control light intensity of 450 kW/cm2 are achieved.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 Asia Communications and Photonics Conference, ACP 2016 - Proceedings
PublisherOSA - The Optical Society
ISBN (Electronic)9780960038008
StatePublished - Nov 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event2016 Asia Communications and Photonics Conference, ACP 2016 - Wuhan, China
Duration: 2 Nov 20165 Nov 2016

Publication series

NameAsia Communications and Photonics Conference, ACP
Volume2016-November
ISSN (Print)2162-108X

Conference

Conference2016 Asia Communications and Photonics Conference, ACP 2016
Country/TerritoryChina
CityWuhan
Period2/11/165/11/16

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