Observations of Whispering Gallery Modes in Asymmetric Optical Resonators with Rational Caustics
Abstract
We propose asymmetric resonantcavities with rational caustics and experimentally demonstrate interior whispering gallery modes in monolithic silicon mesoscopic microcavities. These microcavities demonstrate unique robustness of cavity quality factor against roughness Rayleigh scattering. Distinct resonant families and directional radiation from interior whispering gallery modes are observed experimentally using angle-resolved tapered fiber measurements and near-field images, which can be used for microcavity laser and cavity quantum electrodynamics applications.
Recommended Citation
J. Gao et al., "Observations of Whispering Gallery Modes in Asymmetric Optical Resonators with Rational Caustics," Applied Physics Letters, American Institute of Physics (AIP), Jan 2007.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2800308
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Whispering Gallery Wave Modes; Optical Resonators; Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics; Optical Microcavities; Coupled Resonators; Laser Resonators; Near Infrared Imaging; Silicon; Speed of Sound; Cavitationj
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0003-6951
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2007 American Institute of Physics (AIP), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2007
