Nonlinear-optical interactions in metal-semiconductor-metal waveguide structures

被引:6
作者
Bieber, AE [1 ]
Prelewitz, DF [1 ]
Brown, TG [1 ]
Tiberio, RC [1 ]
机构
[1] CORNELL UNIV, NATL NANOFABRICAT FACIL, ITHACA, NY 14853 USA
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10.1364/JOSAB.13.000034
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O43 [光学];
学科分类号
070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要
We report the observation and characterization of optical switching in a metal-semiconductor-metal waveguide structure. The advantages of metal gratings combined with the proven success of silicon optoelectronics technology allow this structure to add a new dimension to the realization of VLSI-compatible optical switches. A silicon-on-insulator substrate with aluminum interdigitated fingers deposited on the surface and overcoated with amorphous silicon provided both input coupling and switching of Nd:YAG laser pulses. (C) 1996 Optical Society of America
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