Electro-optic modulators

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2005-07-05

2005-07-05

Lee, John R. (Department: 2881)

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ABSTRACT:
A low loss, low drive voltage plasmon-polariton electro-optic modulator based on mode cutoff comprises a waveguide structure formed by a thin metallic strip surrounded by material having a relatively low free charge carrier density. The metallic strip has finite width and thickness with dimensions such that optical radiation having a wavelength in a predetermined range couples to the metallic strip and propagates along the length of the metallic strip as a plasmon-polariton wave. The surrounding material comprises two distinct portions with the metallic strip extending between them. The modulator comprises means for varying an electric field applied to at least one portion so as to vary the value of the electromagnetic property and thereby the propagation characteristics of the plasmon-polariton wave.

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