Photoconductive photonic crystal switch

William J. Otter, Stephen M. Hanham, Elpida Episkopou, Yun Zhou, Norbert Klein, Andrew S. Holmes, Stepan Lucyszyn

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Abstract

We demonstrate a single-pole single-throw switch in W-band based on the optical illumination of a defect waveguide in a photonic crystal. Simulations show that an extinction ratio of greater than 40 dB between 89 and 101 GHz is possible. Measurements at 99 GHz confirm this extinction ratio.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 38th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz 2013
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2013
Event2013 38th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz 2013 - Mainz, Germany
Duration: 1 Sept 20136 Sept 2013

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz
ISSN (Print)2162-2027
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2035

Conference

Conference2013 38th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz 2013
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMainz
Period1/09/136/09/13

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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