Coupling, Q-factor, and Integration Aspects of Microsphere Applications
Author(s) -
Vladimir S. Ilchenko,
X. Steve Yao,
Lute Maleki
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
integrated photonics research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.1364/ipr.1999.rtuh2
Subject(s) - finesse , coupling (piping) , optoelectronics , optical fiber , diode , microsphere , q factor , whispering gallery wave , laser , materials science , quality (philosophy) , semiconductor laser theory , optics , physics , resonator , fabry–pérot interferometer , engineering , quantum mechanics , chemical engineering , metallurgy
With suggested applications varying fiom microlaser and cavity QED through optical locking of diode lasers to modulators and sensors [l-3], high-Q silica microspheres with whqering-gallery (WG) modes so far remain the subject of tabletop feasibility demonstrations. Despite the uniquely high quality-factor and submillimeter dimensions suitable for tight packaging, this novel type of high-finesse cavity still has to be adapted to fiber- and integrated-optic hardware.
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