Integrated Optofluidic Multimaterial Fibers
Contributors: Fink, Yoel; Loncar, Marko; Capasso, Federico; Joannopoulos, John D.; Fink, Yoel
Published: 2012
Language: eng
Description: The creation of integrated microphotonic devices requires a challenging assembly of optically and electrically disparate materials into complex geometries with nanometer-scale precision. These challenges are typically addressed by mature wafer-based fabrication methods, which while versatile, are limited to low-aspect-ratio structures and by the inherent complexity of sequential processing steps. Multimaterial preform-to-fiber drawing methods on the other hand present unique opportunities for realizing optical and optoelectronic devices of extended length. Importantly, these methods allow for monolithic integration of all the constituent device components into complex architectures.
Notes: Keywords: chemical sensing, fibers, lasers, liquid crystals.

Thesis Ph.D. Harvard University 2012