Devices and methods for providing stimulated raman lasing

Details Devices and methods for providing stimulated raman lasing Devices and methods for providing stimulated raman lasing

2011-01-11

2011-01-11

Harvey, Minsun (Department: 2828)

Coherent light generators

Raman laser

Reexamination Certificate

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07869470

ABSTRACT:
Devices and methods for providing stimulated Raman lasing are provided. In some embodiments, devices include a photonic crystal that includes a layer of silicon having a lattice of holes and a linear defect that forms a waveguide configured to receive pump light and output Stokes light through Raman scattering, wherein the thickness of the layer of silicon, the spacing of the lattice of holes, and the size of the holes are dimensioned to provide Raman lasing. In some embodiments, methods include forming a layer of silicon, and etching the layer of silicon to form a lattice of holes with a linear defect that forms a waveguide configured to receive pump light and output Stokes light through Raman scattering, wherein the thickness of the layer of silicon, the spacing of the lattice of holes, and the size of the holes are dimensioned to provide Raman lasing.

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