Journal article

Towards characterisation of millimetre length waveguides and new fabrication method for nanoscale diamond photonic structures

MP Hiscocks, K Ganesan, WR McKenzie, BC Gibson, F Ladouceur, S Prawer

Diamond and Related Materials | Published : 2011

Abstract

We present a novel approach to achieving in-plane coupling for ridge waveguides fabricated in single crystal diamond through a modification to the graphitic implant process. The etched cross-section of a diamond ridge structure is examined to confirm roughness estimates and the trenching effect. Finally nanoscale optical cavities are fabricated in polycrystalline diamond using a new method of exposure using focussed ion beam as a hard mask to pattern the structures. © 2011 Elsevier B.V.

University of Melbourne Researchers

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Funding Acknowledgements

The authors thank Mr. Hafiz for silica deposition. This project is proudly supported by the International Science Linkages programme established under the Australian Government's innovation statement Backing Australia's Ability. The authors wish to also acknowledge the Victorian Government's Science, Technology & Innovation Infrastructure Grants Program for the funding of this project.