Title: Dielectric waveguide with transverse index variation that support a zero group velocity mode at a non-zero longitudinal wavevector

Abstract

Optical components including a laser based on a dielectric waveguide extending along a waveguide axis and having a refractive index cross-section perpendicular to the waveguide axis, the refractive index cross-section supporting an electromagnetic mode having a zero group velocity for a non-zero wavevector along the waveguide axis.

Inventors:

Ibanescu, Mihai; Joannopoious, John D.; Fink, Yoel; Johnson, Steven G.; Fan, Shanhui

Issue Date:

2005-06-21

Research Org.:

Massachusetts Inst. of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:

USDOE

OSTI Identifier:

1175404

Patent Number(s):

6909729

Application Number:

10/008,963

Assignee:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)

Patent Classifications (CPCs):

G - PHYSICS G02 - OPTICS G02B - OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS, OR APPARATUS

H - ELECTRICITY H01 - BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS H01S - DEVICES USING THE PROCESS OF LIGHT AMPLIFICATION BY STIMULATED EMISSION OF RADIATION [LASER] TO AMPLIFY OR GENERATE LIGHT

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G - PHYSICS G02 - OPTICS G02B - OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS, OR APPARATUS

G02B6/023 - {having different index layers arranged around the core for guiding light by reflection, i.e. 1D crystal, e.g. omniguide}

H - ELECTRICITY H01 - BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS H01S - DEVICES USING THE PROCESS OF LIGHT AMPLIFICATION BY STIMULATED EMISSION OF RADIATION [LASER] TO AMPLIFY OR GENERATE LIGHT

H01S3/063 - Waveguide lasers, {i.e. whereby the dimensions of the waveguide are of the order of the light wavelength
H01S3/06708 - {Constructional details of the fibre, e.g. compositions, cross-section, shape or tapering

G - PHYSICS G02 - OPTICS G02F - DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS, THE OPTICAL OPERATION OF WHICH IS MODIFIED BY CHANGING THE OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF THE MEDIUM OF THE DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE CONTROL OF THE INTENSITY, COLOUR, PHASE, POLARISATION OR DIRECTION OF LIGHT, e.g. SWITCHING, GATING, MODULATING OR DEMODULATING

G02F2202/32 - Photonic crystals
G02F1/353 - {Frequency conversion, i.e. wherein a light beam with frequency components different from those of the incident light beams is generated

G - PHYSICS G02 - OPTICS G02B - OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS, OR APPARATUS

G02B6/02261 - {Dispersion compensating fibres, i.e. for compensating positive dispersion of other fibres}

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DOE Contract Number:  

FG02-99ER45778

Resource Type:

Patent

Country of Publication:

United States

Language:

English

Subject:

43 PARTICLE ACCELERATORS