Wavelength conversion via dynamic refractive index tuning of a cavity

We demonstrate numerically that the wavelength conversion of light is possible by the simple dynamic refractive index tuning of an optical cavity in a photonic crystal. We also clarify the mechanism and conservation rule for this conversion process. In addition, we discuss the observability of this...

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Published in:Physical review. A, Atomic, molecular, and optical physics Atomic, molecular, and optical physics, 2006-05, Vol.73 (5)
Main Authors: Notomi, Masaya, Mitsugi, Satoshi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR PHYSICS
CAVITY RESONATORS
CONVERSION
CRYSTALS
REFRACTIVE INDEX
TUNING
VISIBLE RADIATION
WAVELENGTHS
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Summary:We demonstrate numerically that the wavelength conversion of light is possible by the simple dynamic refractive index tuning of an optical cavity in a photonic crystal. We also clarify the mechanism and conservation rule for this conversion process. In addition, we discuss the observability of this phenomenon in realistic cavities. Our results indicate that this linear adiabatic wavelength conversion process can be observed for various high-Q microcavities.
ISSN:1050-2947
1094-1622
DOI:10.1103/PHYSREVA.73.0