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Racetrack resonator as a loss measurement platform for photonic components

Journal Article · · Optics Express
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/oe.23.028883· OSTI ID:1237653
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  1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
  2. Univ. of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (United States)

This work represents the first complete analysis of the use of a racetrack resonator to measure the insertion loss of efficient, compact photonic components. Beginning with an in-depth analysis of potential error sources and a discussion of the calibration procedure, the technique is used to estimate the insertion loss of waveguide width tapers of varying geometry with a resulting 95% confidence interval of 0.007 dB. Furthermore, the work concludes with a performance comparison of the analyzed tapers with results presented for four taper profiles and three taper lengths.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
1237653
Report Number(s):
SAND--2015-3683J; 583774
Journal Information:
Optics Express, Journal Name: Optics Express Journal Issue: 22 Vol. 23; ISSN 1094-4087; ISSN OPEXFF
Publisher:
Optical Society of America (OSA)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English