Analysis of linear and nonlinear photonic devices using eigenmode expansion

Björn Maes; Mihai Ibanescu; Marin Soljačić; John D. Joannopoulos; Peter Bienstman; Roel Baets

doi:10.1117/12.778957

26 October 2007 Analysis of linear and nonlinear photonic devices using eigenmode expansion

Björn Maes, Mihai Ibanescu, Marin Soljačić, John D. Joannopoulos, Peter Bienstman, Roel Baets

Proceedings Volume 6796, Photonics North 2007; 67963B (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.778957
Event: Photonics North 2007, 2007, Ottawa, Canada

Abstract

The simulation method known as eigenmode expansion proves to be a versatile approach for modeling microphotonic devices. Originally the tool was developed for high-contrast linear designs. However, it was also extended towards nonlinear effects, such as the Kerr nonlinearity and second-harmonic generation. Here we address recent numerical and theoretical results, obtained or supported by the eigenmode method. In the linear regime, we study high quality cavities, originating from multimode interference through the multipole cancelation mechanism. For the nonlinear regime we present a photonic crystal switching device based on a symmetry breaking instability.

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Björn Maes, Mihai Ibanescu, Marin Soljačić, John D. Joannopoulos, Peter Bienstman, and Roel Baets "Analysis of linear and nonlinear photonic devices using eigenmode expansion", Proc. SPIE 6796, Photonics North 2007, 67963B (26 October 2007); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.778957

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