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GaAs microcavity channel-dropping filter based on a race-track resonator

Chin et al., 2002

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12409509625261635101
Author
Chin M
Youtsey C
Zhao W
Pierson T
Ren Z
Wu S
Wang L
Zhao Y
Ho S
Publication year
Publication venue
IEEE Photonics Technology Letters

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We have demonstrated add-drop filters using racetrack-shaped resonators coupled to straight waveguides across gaps which are larger compared with the conventional microcavity ring resonators. The finesse and the maximum transmission are characterized …
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