Non-linear photonic switch and method of making the same

Details Non-linear photonic switch and method of making the same Non-linear photonic switch and method of making the same

2005-08-30

2005-08-30

Palmer, Phan T. H. (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

Having nonlinear property

C385S016000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06937804

ABSTRACT:
A photonic switch according to the present invention may be formed using one of a selected group of non-linear optical materials. Each of the materials within this group has a refractive index that demonstrates a substantial peak as a function of wavelength, where the peak occurs at a wavelength distinct from the wavelength of the input signal. A method of producing a photonic switch according to the present invention includes fabricating source and drain waveguides using micro-molding or micro-contact printing processes, or MIMIC (micro-molding in capillaries) of a UV-curable polymer. If desired, a gate waveguide may also be formed in part by these processes. The photonic switch also includes a photonic crystal formed from non-linear optical material, which may be formed, for example, using a block copolymer and nanoparticle composite in a MIMIC or μfluidics process. Such a process may employ a functionalized mold material to align the blocks.

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