Single-Mode Low-Loss Chalcogenide Glass Photonic Components for Mid-Infrared Operations

Nicolas Hô, Mark C. Phillips, Hong Qiao, Paul J. Allen, Kannan Krishnaswami, Brian J. Riley, Tanya L. Myers, Norman C. Anheier

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Abstract

We report the fabrication of photonics components designed for mid-infrared quantum cascade lasers based on photodarkening of thin-film chalcogenide glasses. We measure propagation losses of 0.5 dB/cm for single-mode waveguides and demonstrate evanescent wave couplers.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationLaser Science, LS 2006
PublisherOptica Publishing Group (formerly OSA)
ISBN (Electronic)1557528187
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
EventLaser Science, LS 2006 - Rochester, NY, United States
Duration: Oct 10 2006Oct 10 2006

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Other

OtherLaser Science, LS 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityRochester, NY
Period10/10/0610/10/06

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Mechanics of Materials

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