Synchronized photonic modulators driven by surface acoustic waves

Opt Express. 2013 Sep 9;21(18):21669-76. doi: 10.1364/OE.21.021669.

Abstract

Photonic modulators are one of the most important elements of integrated photonics. We have designed, fabricated, and characterized a tunable photonic modulator consisting of two 180°-dephased output waveguide channels, driven by a surface acoustic wave in the GHz frequency range built on (Al,Ga)As. Odd multiples of the fundamental driven frequency are enabled by adjusting the applied acoustic power. A good agreement between theory and experimental results is achieved. The device can be used as a building block for more complex integrated functionalities and can be implemented in several material platforms.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't