Integrated Photonics, Fiber Optics and Optical Communications Package
Please note: Final session recording schedule is subject to onsite changes and speaker permission.
Monday 17 October 2011
Novel Metamaterials and Plasmonic Structures
FMI2 - Carpet Cloak Device for Visible Light, Christopher Gladden, University of California Berkeley, United States
We report a cloak device that makes objects undetectable by visible light. It is designed using conformal mapping and is fabricated in silicon nitride waveguide on nano-porous silicon oxide substrate with very low refractive index.
FMI3 - Demonstration of Temporal Cloaking, Moti Fridman, Cornell University, United States
We present the first experimental demonstration of cloaking an event in the time domain. Our temporal cloaking scheme is based on the time-space duality and novel split time-lenses.
FMI4 - Conversion of Polarization State to Visible Color by Anisotropic Plasmonic Cross Antenna Arrays, Tal Ellenbogen, Harvard University, United States
We demonstrate a plasmonic device that maps the polarization state of light to visible color. Simulations and experiments confirm that varying the illuminating polarization results in marked differences in the chromaticity of the transmitted light.
FMI5 - Plasmonic Nano-Bubble Cavity Probed by Cathodoluminescence, Jun Xu, MIT, UIUC, United States
We present cathodoluminescence (CL) imaging of nanoscale air bubble trapped in between thin amorphous silicon layer and silver. Interestingly, multiple fringes due to enhanced luminescence with strong dependence on the air gap are observed.
FMI6 - Surface Plasmons at Graded Metal-Dielectric Interfaces, Brett Kruger, University of Toronto, Canada
Surface plasmons at metal-dielectric interfaces with graded permittivity are studied. Dispersion relations, field profiles, and losses are derived analytically and numerically. Interface gradation causes anomalous dispersion and increased losses.
Tuesday 18 October 2011
Information Theory in Optics I: Classical Information Theory
FTuBB2 - Information Theory and Digital Signal Processing in Optical Communications: Scaling Beyond the Imminent Single-Mode Fiber Capacity Limit, Peter Winzer, Alcatel-Lucent, United States*
With digital coherent detection routinely used in modern optical communication systems, wavelength-division multiplexing is rapidly approaching its fundamental Shannon capacity limits. Radically new techniques are required to satisfy the exponentially increasing demand for network capacity.
Plasmonic Metamaterials
FTuG2 - Theory of Near-IR Metatronic Nanocircuits Using Transparent Conducting Oxides (TCO), Humeyra Caglayan, University of Pennsylvania, United States
We theoretically investigate TCO nanorods functioning as optical nanocircuits in NIR regimes. Using the circuit theory and FDTD simulations, we explore the nanoscale circuit element functionalities controlled by the polarization of incident E-field.
FTuG3 - Mapping Surface Plasmon Propagation by Collection-Mode Near-Field Microscopy, Maria Allegrini, Universà di Pisa, Italy
Surface plasmon propagation along striped Gold structures has been investigated by collection-mode near-field microscopy, leading to map the field intensity at the structure surface and to assess the system behavior at the nanoscale.
FTuG4 - Internal Homogenization: Effective Permittivity of Multilayered Spheres, Uday Chettiar, University of Pennsylvania, United States
Internal homogenization for effective permittivity of coated spheres is discussed for plasmonic and dielectric materials. Such an effective model of homogenization is a useful tool in designing coated particles with desired resonant properties.
FTuG5 - Wall-Avoiding Field Distributions in Plasmonic Waveguides, Francisco Rodríguez-Fortuño, University of Pennsylvania, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, United States, Spain
We explore the combination of modes in a multimode plasmonic waveguide so that the total field distribution of combined fields avoids the metallic walls and therefore shows a reduced propagation loss for given propagation lengths.
Fiber Sources in Non-Telecom Windows I
FTuI3 - An All Fiber Mode-Locked Tm/Ho Fiber Laser Employing C-band Components, Rajesh Kadel, Kansas State University, United States
An all fiber mode-locked Tm/Ho co-doped fiber laser at 2 μm is presented that uses a C-band isolator and coupler. We investigate using Er-doped, dispersion compensating, and highly nonlinear fiber for intracavity dispersion compensation.
FTuI4 - Tellurite Microstructured Fibers and Their Applications, Yasutake Ohishi, Toyota Technological Institute, Japan
We demonstrate widely tunable soliton and dispersive wave source generation in a highly non-linear tellurite MOF pumped by a 1550 nm femtosecond laser and a suspended core nanowire with optimized nonlinearity together with single-mode propagation.
Optical Communications I
FTuT1 - Demonstration of 2-Tbit/s Data Link using Orthogonal Orbital-Angular-Momentum Modes and WDM, Irfan Fazal, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, United States
We present a 2-Tbit/s data link using two orthogonal orbital angular momentum (OAM) spatial modes with 25 wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) channels on each mode.
FTuT2 - Enhanced Dynamic Equalization Performance of a 112 Gb/s PM-QPSK Coherent Receiver by Gain Adaptation in CMA, Aldario Bordonalli, Universidade de Campinas - UNICAMP, Japan
The CMA in 112 Gb/s PM-QPSK coherent receivers has a relatively slow convergence speed. This paper proposes and experimentally demonstrates a simple gain adaptation method that improves the convergence of a receiver dynamic equalizer.
FTuT3 - Toward New Class of Fiber Communications Infrastructure: EXAT Initiatives, Yoshinari Awaji, NICT, Japan
Abstract not available.
FTuT4 - Fiber Transmission of Picosecond Pulsed Laser Beam, Chunning Huang, Oak Ridge National Lab, United States
The transmission of kilowatt level, picosecond laser pulses through a 100-ft large mode area polarization maintaining optical fiber is experimentally studied for laser based ion-beam diagnostics at the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS).
FTuT5 - Optical A/D using Oversampling by Second-Order DSM, Azad Siahmakoun, Rose-Hulman I. T., United States
A novel photonic analog-to-digital convertor (A/D) based on delta-sigma modulation technique has been investigated and a prototype fiber-optic A/D that operates at 30 MS/s and a binary output of 6 bits of resolution.
FTuT6 - Spatial Multiplexer and Experimental Attenuation of a Four Channel Spatial Domain Multiplexed System in Multimode Fibers Using Fiber Taper Technology, Syed Murshid, Florida Institute of Technology, United States
Spatial domain multiplexing enables co-propagation of multiple spatially separated channels of same wavelength over multimode fibers. Spatial multiplexer and attenuation of four such channels over a tapered 62.5/125μm step index fiber is reported.
FTuT7 - Analysis of Spatially Multiplexed Helically Propagating Channels in Step Index Optical Waveguides, Syed Murshid, Florida Institute of Technology, United States
Spatial Domain Multiplexing (SDM) is a novel optical multiplexing technique that allows co-propagation of multiple helical channels of same wavelength through a single optical fiber. Helical propagation of SDM channels is discussed and analyzed.
Tunable and Active Plasmonics
FTuU1 - Active and Tunable Plasmonics and Metamaterials, Harry Atwater, California Institute of Technology, United States
Highly compliant substrates allow generation of actively tunable metamaterials based on split ring resonators with frequency tunability over several resonant linewidths. Applications in sensing and spectroscopy will be discussed.
FTuU2 - Electrically Induced Harmonic Generation with Plasmonics, Wenshan Cai, Stanford University, United States
We experimentally demonstrate electrically controlled harmonic generation of light from a plasmonic nanocavity. By applying an external voltage, we tune the frequency-doubled signal by ~7% per volt and ~140% at a bias of 20 V.
FTuU3 - Tunable Metal Optics through Circuit Analysis, Etai Rosenkrantz, Ben-Gurion University, Israel
Excitation of surface plasmons (SPs) at a metal-dielectric interface can be tuned by applying an electric field. Through circuit analysis we examine the variation in the material refractive index under an external field.
FTuU4 - Tunable and Nonlinear Microwave and Terahertz Metamaterials, Hou-Tong Chen, Los Alamos National Laboratory, United States
By incorporating semiconducting or complex metal oxide materials and devices, we experimentally demonstrate tunable and nonlinear metamaterials operating at microwave and terahertz frequencies, through the application of an external stimulus.
FTuU5 - Tunable Coupling between Magnetic Plasmon Polaritons and Bloch Surface Waves, Xiudong Sun, Harbin Institute of Technology, China
We numerically study the coupling of magnetic plasmon polaritons with Bloch surface waves. This coupling can be tuned by the periodicity of the multilayer substrate, and strong coupling results in a 1.5-fold enhancement of magnetic field intensity.
FTuU6 - Triangular Metal Wedge/Groove Based Hybrid Plasmonic Structures for Low-Threshold Deep-Subwavelength Lasing, Zheng Zheng, Beihang University, China
We propose triangular metal wedge/groove based hybrid plasmonic structures for lasing applications. Theoretical studies show the laser’s properties could be tuned by controlling the tip angle of the metallic substrate.
Photonics for Switching and Interconnects
FTuV1 - Device Challenges and Opportunities for Optical Interconnects, David A. B. Miller, Stanford University, United States
Optical interconnects offer substantially reduced energy and increased density compared to wires, but very high-performance integrated devices are essential. The talk summarizes requirements and progress towards goals.
FTuV2 - Non-volatile Bistable All-Optical Switch from Mechanical Buckling, Varat Intaraprasonk, Stanford University, United States
A non-volatile all-optical bistable optomechanical switch comprising two parallel buckling waveguides is proposed. The bistability from mechanical buckling requires no maintenance power while optical coupling allows all-optical switching and reading.
FTuV3 - Silicon Photonics for Modulation, Switching, and Tuning, Michael Watts, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States
Thermal and electro-refractive silicon photonic modulators, switches, and tunable filters have been demonstrated with ultralow switching energies and high-speed operation. These elements form building blocks that will enable future generations of large-scale microphotonic systems.
Wednesday 19 October 2011
Fiber Sources in Non-Telecom Windows II
FTuW1 - Supercontinuum Generation at Mid-IR Wavelengths in Chalcogenide Photonic Crystal Fibers, Curtis Menyuk, University of Maryland Baltimore County, United States
Obtaining a broadband radiation spectrum in the wavelength range from 3 μm to 10 μm is a challenge. Supercontinuum generation in photonic crystal fibers appears to be a promising approach.
FTuW2 - Raman Amplifier with > 200 W Average Power Based on a Step-index Fused Silica Fiber, Miroslaw Rekas, Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering, Germany
More than 200 W output power from a Raman amplifier is presented. 1 W seed signal (wavelength 1125 nm) was generated in a Raman oscillator and fed into the Raman Amplifier subsequently. Conversion efficiency of 86% was achieved.
FTuW3 - Relative Intensity Noise Characterization of a Linear Polarized 1.1 kW Fiber-Amplified Narrow-Band ASE Source, Andrea Kliner, Institute of Applied Physics, Germany
We present the characterization of narrow-linewidth ASE source, which has been amplified to 1.1 kW using a RMO-fiber design. SBS is known as the main limiting effect for fiber amplified single-frequency and narrow-band signals, respectively.
FTuW4 - Coherence-Preserving kW-Level Tm Fiber Amplifiers At 2mm, Gregory Goodno, Northop Grumman, United States
We review the design and performance of an actively phase-locked, multi-stage Tm-doped fiber amplifier chain, and we discuss the impact of Tm’s longer emission wavelength on linear and nonlinear limits for coherent fiber combining.
Plasmonic Waveguides and Cavities
FWC1 - Coherent and Broadband Plasmonic Nanocavities, Stefan Maier, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
We will discuss systems plasmonic nanocavities exhibiting Fano resonances or broadband light harvesting behaviour. A particular focus will lie on transformation optics as a design tool, and the coupling to nanoscale light emitters.
FWC2 - An Integrated Hybrid Nanophotonics Platform, Volker Sorger, UC Berkeley, United States
Based on a hybrid-plasmon platform, we report first demonstrations of low-loss, deep-sub-λ waveguiding, plasmon semiconductor Nanolaser and strong emitter-to-waveguide coupling towards compact photonic integrated circuits and quantum optics devices.
FWC3 - Coupled Nanowire Array Based Long-Range Hybrid Plasmonic Waveguide for Subwavelength Mode Confinement, Zheng Zheng, Beihang University, China
A novel hybrid plasmonic waveguide that integrates semiconductor and metallic nanowires is proposed. The structure could achieve much longer propagation distance with similar degree of confinement compared to the previously reported hybrid waveguides.
FWC4 - Channeled Photonic-Crystal-Surface-Plasmon-Coupled Waveguide at Terahertz Frequency, Triranjita Srivastava, Delhi Technological University, India
We present a design principle of channel PCSPCW for exciting terahertz (THz) SPPs. The dispersion of supermodes due to modal interference leads to extremely large group-velocity-dispersion (~160000 ps/km-μm) and high performance THz applications.
FWC5 - Plasmon Dynamics in Coupled Optical Microcavities, Norberto Lanzillotti-Kimura, University of California - Berkeley, United States
We theoretically analyze the coupling effects and the plasmon dynamics in a structure formed by a pure optical microcavity connected to a hybrid plasmonic microcavity in a silicon optical waveguide.
FWC6 - Experimental Characterization of Plasmonic Modes in a Multimode Metal-Insulator-Metal Waveguide by Attenuated Total Reflection, Chien-I Lin, Georgia Tech, United States
For the first time, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, the effective index and attenuation coefficient are measured individually for each mode in a multimode metal-insulatormetal (MIM) waveguide.
Order, Disorder and Symmetry in Photonic Structures II
FWN1 - Quantum Information Theory in Optics, Norbert Lutkenhaus, University of Waterloo, Canada
Abstract Not Available
FWN2 - Entanglement and Quantum Information Theory, STeven van Enk, Univ. of Oregon, United States
Abstract Not Available
Novel Sensors and Applications I
FWT1 - New Class of Fiber Characterization Techniques Based on Spatial Gating of Nonlinearity, Evgeny Myslivets, University of California San Diego, United States
We present a technique based on spatially controlled gating of the fiber nonlinearity. The proposed method is capable of characterizing spatial variations of zero dispersion wavelength (ZDW) in low-dispersive nonlinear fibers with meter-scale resolution.
FWT3 - Infiltration-free Photonic Bandgap Fiber Sensor, Mandy Yu, SIMTech, Singapore
A novel fiber sensor by photonic bandgap shift is demonstrated with high repeatability and 10-5 refractive index unit detection limit. The fabricated all solid fiber eliminates air-hole infiltration processes in most photonic crystal fiber sensors.
FWT4 - New Developments in Fiber-Laser Frequency Combs, Ingmar Hartl, IMRA America, United States
New developments on fiber-laser-frequency combs, demonstrating improved coherence properties, power scaling to the 80W level and extended spectral coverage from the XUV to the mid-IR will be discussed.
Hybrid-Organic Integrated Photonics
FWBB1 - Integration of New Organic Electro-Optic Materials into Silicon and Silicon Nitride Photonics and into Metamaterial and Plasmonic Device Structures, Larry Dalton, University of Washington, United States
OEO materials are designed for self-assembly that enhances EO activity. Materials are also designed for controlled index of refraction, dielectric permittivity, optical transparency, thermal stability, photochemical stability, and processability.
FWBB2 - Photophysics of a Near IR Nonlinear Absorber for Waveguide Applications, San-Hui Chi, United States Naval Research Laboratory, United States
Photophysics of a zinc porphyrin-based NIR nonlinear absorber are reported. Well-overlapped two-photon absorption and broad triplet excited state absorption result in a strong nonlinear optical response especially useful in waveguide applications.
FWBB3 - Hybrid Multilayered Heterostructures for High-Performance Near-Infrared LEDs, Sylvain Cloutier, University of Delaware, United States
We report a solution-based method producing hybrid heterostructures for light-emission in the near-IR. This low-cost and versatile approach is most useful for flexible or reconfigurable optoelectronics, energy harvesting and biosensing platforms.
FWBB4 - Progress in Heterogeneously Integrated Silicon-InP Laser Diodes for On-chip All-optical Networks and Signal Processing, Geert Morthier, Ghent University - imec, Belgium
We describe progress in the design and fabrication of laser diodes based on InP-membranes heterogeneously integrated onto silicon-on-insulator wire waveguides. Applications in optical interconnect and all-optical logic are discussed.
Novel Photonic and Plasmonic Nanostructures
FWW1 - Bio-Inspired Photonic Nanostructures and Lasers, Hui Cao, Yale University, Yale University, United States
We mimic nature to fabricate photonic nanostructures with only short-range order. Despite lack of long range order, light is effectively confined in such structures, leading to efficient lasing. Lasing frequency is tuned via structural parameter.
FWW2 - Design Methodology for Compact Photonic Crystal Wavelength Division Multiplexers, Victor Liu, Stanford University, United States
We present an extremely compact wavelength division multiplexer design, as well as a general framework for designing and optimizing frequency selective devices embedded in photonic crystals satisfying arbitrary design constraints.
FWW3 - Hybridization of Photonic Crystal Cavities and Surface Plasmons, Xiaodong Yang, University of California, Berkeley, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, United States
We propose optical nanocavities based on the hybridization of photonic crystal cavities modes and surface plasmons across nanoscale air gaps. Deep subwavelength mode volume and high quality factor are demonstrated at 1.55 µm.
FWW4 - Enhancement of Light Absorption in Subwavelength Plasmonic Slits by Optical Microcavities, Georgios Veronis, Louisiana State University, United States
We show that a compact structure consisting of multiple optical microcavities on both the entrance and exit side of a subwavelength plasmonic slit can greatly enhance the absorption cross section of the slit.
FWW5 - Electrically-Injected Nano-Spin Vcsels: Design Principles and Applications, Alan Shore, Bangor University, United Kingdom
Design principles and procedures for optimizing the dynamical and wave-guiding properties of electrically-injected metal-clad nano-spin VCSELs are discussed. The procedures target laser bandwidth maximization and threshold current minimization.
Thursday 20 October 2011
Metamaterials
FThI2 - Plasmonic Metamaterials for Optical Wavefront Control, Ann Roberts, The University of Melbourne, Australia
We discuss progress in the development of devices containing arrays of resonant apertures utilizing phase shifts accompanying resonance. We show that lenses producing three-dimensional focussing and planar quarter-wave plates can be created.
FThI3 - Parametric Maps of Extraordinary Optical Transmission through Arrays of Metallic Nanoscale Slits, Jaewoong Yoon, University of Texas at Arlington, Hanyang University, United States, Republic of Korea
We present a method of expedient visualization that clearly maps operative mechanisms of extraordinary optical transmission (EOT) in parametric space. The parametric maps reveal the essential physics of EOT through one-dimensional slit arrays.
FThI4 - Fabrication of Large Periodic Arrays of Plasmonic Nanostructures Applying Inverse Templates, Jaewoong Yoon, University of Texas at Arlington, Hanyang University, United States, Republic of Korea
An expedient procedure to fabricate large arrays of highly ordered metal nanocups, 150–200 nm in diameter, is reported. Their ability to support localized surface-plasmon polaritons is manifested by reflectance spectroscopy.
FThI5 - Light Focusing by Planar Array of Antennas, Babak Memarzadeh, Northeastern University, United States
Utilizing concentric loops as the scatterers of a transmitarray, subwavelength light localization in a desired distance is achieved. The flexibility of the elements makes it a convenient structure to engineer a high performance system.
Hybrid and III-V Integrated Optics
FThO1 - Organic and Inorganic Crystalline Wires and Thin Films for Hybrid Integrated Optics, Peter Gunter, Nonlinear Optics Laboratory, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH-Z), Switzerland*
Organic electro-optic thin films and nanowires intended for hybrid integration with Si have been prepared. The realization of optical microresonators based on these fast responding materials and on ion-sliced LiNbO3 thin films will be presented.
FThO2 - Fabrication of AlN-GaN-AlN sub-micron waveguide with cleaved facets, Vivek Krishnamurthy, Data Storage Institute, Singapore
Sub-micron waveguide fabrication in AlN-GaN-AlN is demonstrated. Improvement to sidewall verticality and reduced nanorod defects through optimized etching parameters are highlighted. Dice-and-cleave approach is adopted to achieve good end-facets.
FThO3 - Photoluminescence from In0.5Ga0.5P/GaP quantum dots coupled to photonic crystal cavities, Kelley Rivoire, Stanford, United States
We demonstrate room temperature visible wavelength photoluminescence from In0.5Ga0.5As quantum dots embedded in a GaP membrane. We also observe enhanced outcoupling of quantum dot emission into photonic crystal nanocavities.
FThO4 - Optimised GaN Directional Couplers with Mode Converters, Loyd McKnight, Institute of Photonics, United Kingdom
We propose GaN directional couplers with mode converters as a solution for integrated optical quantum circuits. This study investigates the design requirements for such directional couplers using the beam propagation method and fabricated devices.
Nonlinearities in Metamaterials
FThP1 - Ultra-low Energy Optical Self-Amplitude and Phase Modulation in Gold Nano-Apertures, Arash Joushaghani, University of Toronto, Canada
We measured using X-FROG amplitude and phase modulation of picosecond pulses transmitted through subwavelength apertures in nanometer-thick gold films at per-pulse energies of 9 pJ per aperture and wavelengths set by the aperture geometry.
FThP2 - Plasmonic Nanocomposits for Enhanced Four-Wave Mixing Generation, Ekaterina Poutrina, Duke University, United States
Third-order nonlinear response and strong field enhancement in gold nanocomposites are utilized to analyze the enhanced effective nonlinear susceptibility and efficiency of the FWM process in the evanescent and propagating excitation regimes.
FThP3 - Towards Metamaterials with Engineered Nonlinear Optical Properties, Martti Kauranen, Tampere University of Technology, Finland
Nanostructures with improved quality allow the nonlinear response of arrays of metal nanoparticles to be optimized. Minute differences in particle ordering strongly affect the second-order response of the arrays through diffractive coupling.
FThP4 - Second Harmonic Generation for UV Emission from Left Handed Material, Monika Rajput, Delhi Technological University, India
We present new design of left handed material structure that can emit UV light via second harmonic generation. Negative real values of permeability and permittivity with extremely low imaginary values for visible light are obtained.
FThP5 - Polarization Properties Of SHG From Chiral G-shaped Nanostructures, Evgeniy Mamonov, Moscow State University, Russian Federation
Polarization of SHG from chiral G-shaped nanostructures are studied. Different dependencies of polarization plane rotation from sample position and swapping pump beam energy into different circular polarizations are observed for enantiomeric samples.
FThP6 - Metallic Annular Apertures Arrays filled by Lithium Niobate to Enhance Nonlinear Conversion:Theory and Fabrication, Elsie Barakat, FEMTO-ST, UMR 6174 CNRS, France
We proposed and theoretically studied,using the finite difference time domain method,a metallo-dielectric photonic crystal based on metallic AAA associated to a nonlinear material for second harmonic generation applications.Fabrication is in progress.
PLUS!
Sunday 16 October 2011
- What’s Hot in Bio-Medical Optics, Adam P. Wax, Duke University, United States
- What’s Hot in Fabrication, Design and Instrumentation, Guoqiang Li, University of Missouri, Saint Louis, USA
- What’s Hot in Information Acquisition, Processing and Display, David Brady, Duke University, United States*
- What’s Hot in Photonics and Opto-Electronics, Juerg Leuthold, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany*
- What’s Hot in Vision and Color, Joseph Carroll, Medical College of Wisconsin, United States
- What’s Hot in Mid-Infrared Laser Technology: Highlights and Applications, Irina Sorokina, Norwegian Univ. of Science & Technology, Norway*
Monday 17 October 2011
- Lightwave Modulators: Early Days, Ivan Kaminow, University of California Berkeley, United States
- Table-Top Soft X-Ray Lasers: Bright Coherent Light for the Nanoworld, Jorge Rocca, Colorado State University, United States
- Seeing is Believing: Capturing Electrons in Real Time, Ferenc Krausz, Max-Planck-Institut für Quantenoptik & Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germany
- Inside the Wavelength-Seeing Really Small Objects with Light, John Pendry, The Blackett Lab, Imperial College, United Kingdom
*Pending Author Approval