Role of carrier diffusion and recombination in photonic crystal nanocavity optical switches

Takasumi Tanabe, Hideaki Taniyama, Masaya Notomi

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

Abstract

We studied the spatio-temporal behavior of the carriers in photonic crystal nanocavities and showed that diffusion enables fast switching, which is the advantage of nanocavity switches over other larger optical switches.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2008 Conference on and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference Lasers and Electro-Optics, QELS
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008 Sept 15
Externally publishedYes
EventConference on and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference Lasers and Electro-Optics, QELS 2008 - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: 2008 May 42008 May 9

Publication series

NameConference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science (QELS) - Technical Digest Series

Other

OtherConference on and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference Lasers and Electro-Optics, QELS 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose, CA
Period08/5/408/5/9

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physics and Astronomy(all)

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