We propose a time-dependent, spatially periodic photonic structure which is able to shift the carrier frequency of an optical pulse which propagates through it. Taking advantage of the slow group velocity of light in periodic photonic structures, the wavelength conversion process can be performed with an efficiency close to 1 and without affecting the shape and the coherence of the pulse. Quantitative Finite Difference Time Domain simulations are performed for realistic systems with optical parameters of conventional silicon technology.

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Gaburro, Zeno;Riboli, Francesco;Pavesi, Lorenzo;Recati, Alessio;Carusotto, Iacopo
2006-01-01

Abstract

We propose a time-dependent, spatially periodic photonic structure which is able to shift the carrier frequency of an optical pulse which propagates through it. Taking advantage of the slow group velocity of light in periodic photonic structures, the wavelength conversion process can be performed with an efficiency close to 1 and without affecting the shape and the coherence of the pulse. Quantitative Finite Difference Time Domain simulations are performed for realistic systems with optical parameters of conventional silicon technology.
2006
no. 16
Gaburro, Zeno; M., Ghulinyan; Riboli, Francesco; Pavesi, Lorenzo; Recati, Alessio; Carusotto, Iacopo
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