Nanowires and nanoribbons as subwavelength optical waveguides and their use as components in photonic circuits and devices
Nanoribbons and nanowires having diameters less than the wavelength of light are used in the formation and operation of optical circuits and devices. Such nanostructures function as subwavelength optical waveguides which form a fundamental building block for optical integration. The extraordinary length, flexibility and strength of these structures enable their manipulation on surfaces, including the precise positioning and optical linking of nanoribbon/wire waveguides and other nanoribbon/wire elements to form optical networks and devices. In addition, such structures provide for waveguiding in liquids, enabling them to further be used in other applications such as optical probes and sensors.
- Research Organization:
- The Regents of the University of California (Oakland, CA)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG02-02ER46021; AC02-05CH11231
- Assignee:
- The Regents of the University of California (Oakland, CA)
- Patent Number(s):
- 8,280,214
- Application Number:
- 11/559,244
- OSTI ID:
- 1079457
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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