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Title: 3-D Silicon Photonic Lattices- Cornerstone of an Emerging Photonics Revolution

Conference ·
OSTI ID:8950

Three-dimensional photonic lattices are engineered materials which are the photonic analogues of semiconductors. These structures were first proposed and demonstrated in the mid-to-late 1980's. However, due to fabrication difficulties, lattices active in the infrared are only just emerging. Wide ranges of structures and fabrication approaches have been investigated. The most promising approach for many potential applications is a diamond-like structure fabricated using silicon microprocessing techniques. This approach has enabled the fabrication of 3-D silicon photonic lattices active in the infrared. The structures display band gaps centered from 12{micro} down to 1.55{micro}.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States); Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
8950
Report Number(s):
SAND99-1707C; TRN: AH200117%%225
Resource Relation:
Conference: Micromachining and Microfabrication, Santa Clara, CA (US), 09/20/1999--09/22/1999; Other Information: PBD: 8 Jul 1999
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English