MEMS tunable gratings with analog actuation

We have designed and fabricated tunable gratings with period tunable to within fraction of a nanometer. We actuated the gratings by electrostatic and piezoelectric means, and demonstrated period changes of order 1 nm. Fabrication processes for the two versions are presented. Devices characterization and experimental results are given for respective devices.

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