Photonic crystal device and methods

Details Photonic crystal device and methods Photonic crystal device and methods

2006-12-19

2006-12-19

Song, Sarah (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

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C385S129000, C385S039000, C216S024000

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07151883

ABSTRACT:
A photonic crystal device is fabricated by a method comprising steps of providing a substrate, providing a photonic crystal on the substrate, and etching a cavity under at least the photonic crystal, the cavity having an inner wall adapted to reflect light.

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