Two-dimensional photonic crystal couplers for unidirectional light output
- 1 July 2000
- journal article
- Published by Optica Publishing Group in Optics Letters
- Vol. 25 (13), 942-944
- https://doi.org/10.1364/ol.25.000942
Abstract
We investigate the use of two-dimensional photonic crystal slabs to improve the directionality of output coupling from planar waveguides and distributed-feedback lasers. We present the theory underlying the operation of such structures and design criteria for emission in desired directions. As an example, we demonstrate a vertical coupler that is integrated with an organic distributed-feedback laser, use computer simulations to find its coupling constant and efficiency, and then discuss its feasibility.Keywords
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