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Coupled Photonic-Crystal Cavities and Quantum-Wire Microlasers

Elyahou Kapon, Alok Rudra, Benjamin Dwir
2009
Conference Papers

Abstract

Strong optical confinement implemented with 2D photonic-crystal (PhC) microcavities provides a powerful tool for controlling the features of light-matter interaction. Combined with nanostructures such as quantum wells, quantum wires (QVTRs) or quantum dots, the PhC cavities - efficiently controlling spontaneous emission [1] are envisaged to bring superior semiconductor-laser performance [2], which could be exploited for applications in low-power-consumption integrated optoelectronics. Furthermore, inter-cavity optical coupling may allow for optimizing the laser output power [3] and realizing ultra-fast switching devices [4].

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Elyahou Kapon, Alok Rudra, Benjamin Dwir
2009
Conference Papers

Abstract

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https://infoscience.epfl.ch/entities/publication/f02f3be8-9e60-4f90-a487-0463f29181ec

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