Reconfigurable photonic crystal circuits

Laser & Photon. Rev. 4, No.2, 192–204 (2010) / DOI 10.1002/lpor.200810072Abstract We describe progress in the field of tuning,(re)configuration of Photonic crystal (PhC) based devices witha particular emphasis on our recent concepts and techniquesthat we have developed to tune and/or reconfigure the proper-ties of photonic crystal nanocavities. We show how our hybridapproach based on photosensitive material and tapered silicafiber can tune the (Q; ) properties of preexisting Photonic crys-tal cavities. We describe our alternative techniques to create ‘aposteriori’ spatially (re)configurable high-Q cavities in a PhCplatform. We show that optofluidics – the fusion of microfluidicswith photonic devices – offer an unquestionable added value tothe quest of a truly versatile, (re)configurable photonic crystalbased photonic chip.Schematic vision of a reconfigurable photonic crystal circuit, inthis case “microfluidically defined”.

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