Novel passive and active photonic crystal and high index-contrast structures for broadband communications

用于宽带通信的新型无源和有源光子晶体以及高折射率对比度结构

• 批准号: 0335101
• 负责人: Jerome Moloney
• 金额: $ 55.17万
• 依托单位: University of Arizona
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2003
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2003-10-01 至 2007-09-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=0335101&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Novel; passive; active; photonic; crystal

Abstract, Proposal 0305101: Jerome Moloney, University of ArizonaTitle: Novel passive and active photonic crystal structures for broadband communicationsWe propose to launch a combined experimental/theoretical/simulation investigation of active and passive photonic bandgap components that will enable optical functionalities on the chip scale and in the fiber form. The research is organized in the following areas, (1) On the theoretical side, we will implement fully vectorial 3D Maxwell solvers coupled to the relevant material equations. The latter will include rigorously computed active/passive material models and will help in a predictive way in the design of the components; (2) on the experimental side, we we will employ the extensive nanophotonic and fiber fabrication capabilities that currently exist at UA and Stanford to make photonic band gap structures and test them. Er-doped photonic crystal fibers will be fabricated and used in developing active devices, such as lasers. The large gain per unit length of these devices will allow fabrication of arrays of such lasers on a chip. Wavelength conversion arrays, needed for optical networking, will also be another subnject of investigation. The broader impact of this research will be not only be in enhancing the broadband communication access but also in integration of research into our education and educational outreach activities and diversity programs. The faberication of chip scale optical components will bring novel devices to the market and to the hands of the customer. The research also help in educating a skilled work force in the nationally sensitive communication area. We will also start an outreach program with the native Americans and specially the Navajo Nation by developing educational opportunities for high school and community college teachers from this Nation.

摘要，提案0305101：杰罗姆·莫洛尼（Jerome Moloney），亚利桑那州大学：宽带通信的新型被动和活性光子晶体结构，我们建议对主动和被动光子带绘制组件进行合并的实验/理论/仿真研究，该研究将对CHIP量表和光纤形式启用光学功能。该研究是在以下领域进行的，（1）在理论方面，我们将实施与相关材料方程相连的完全矢量3D麦克斯韦求解器。后者将包括严格计算的主动/被动材料模型，并以预测的方式有助于组件的设计； （2）在实验方面，我们将采用当前在UA和Stanford目前存在的广泛的纳米光子和纤维制造能力，以制造光子带隙结构并进行测试。 ER掺杂的光子晶体纤维将被制造并用于开发活性设备，例如激光器。这些设备的每单位长度的大幅增长将允许在芯片上制造此类激光器的阵列。光学网络所需的波长转换阵列也将是研究的另一个主题。这项研究的更广泛的影响不仅在于增强宽带通信访问，还包括将我们的教育和教育外展活动和多样性计划的研究整合在一起。芯片量表光学组件的织物将把新颖的设备带到市场和客户手中。这项研究还有助于教育全国敏感的沟通领域的熟练劳动力。我们还将通过为来自这个国家的高中和社区大学教师开发教育机会，与美国原住民一起启动一项宣传计划，尤其是纳瓦霍国家。