Authors:	H. Desmet, W. Bogaerts, A. Adamski, J. Beeckman, K. Neyts, R. Baets
Title:	Silicon-on-insulator optical waveguides with liquid crystal cladding for switching and tuning
Format:	International Conference Proceedings
Publication date:	9/2003
Journal/Conference/Book:	ECOC 2003
Volume(Issue):	3 p.430-431
Location:	Rimini, Italy
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Abstract

We demonstrate refractive index modulation in SOI waveguides with a liquid crystal top cladding. The effective refractive index of the waveguide can be controlled by applying a voltage over the liquid crystal.

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• Liquid Crystals for nanophotonic applications

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• IST: PICCO (Photonic Integrated Circuits using photonic Crystal Optics)
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