Conference Proceedings
Design of ultrahigh-Q photoinduced cavities in defect-free photonic crystal slabs
S Tomljenovic-Hanic, C De Martijn Sterke
Lasers and Electro Optics Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference 2010 Laser Science to Photonic Applications CLEO QELS 2010 | IEEE | Published : 2010
Abstract
We demonstrate that cavities with Q∼107 can be designed in defect-free photonic crystals made of photosensitive material (chalcogenide). Since the high-Q mode can originate from an air-band, these cavities are ideal candidates for sensing applications. © 2010 IEEE.