Ultra high-Q photonic crystal nanocavity design: The effect of a low-ɛ slab material
Abstract
We analyze the influence of the dielectric constant of the slab on the quality factor (Q) in slab photonic crystal cavities with a minimized vertical losses model. The higher value of Q in high-epsilon cavity is attributed to the lower mode frequency. The Q ratio in a high-epsilon (silicon) vs. low-epsilon (diamond) slab is examined as a function of mode volume (Vm). The mode volume compensation technique is discussed. Finally, diamond cavity design is addressed. The analytical results are compared to 3D FDTD calculations. In a double heterostructure design, a Q=2.6*10^5 is obtained. The highest Q=1.3*10^6 with Vm=1.77*(lambda/n)^3 in a local width modulation design is derived.
- Publication:
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Optics Express
- Pub Date:
- March 2008
- DOI:
- 10.1364/OE.16.004972
- arXiv:
- arXiv:0802.3342
- Bibcode:
- 2008OExpr..16.4972B
- Keywords:
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- Physics - Optics
- E-Print:
- 8 pages, 6 figures