• ETRI Journal
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• 제45권1호
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• pp.163-170
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• 2023

We report an electroabsorption modulator (EAM)-integrated distributed Bragg reflector laser diode (DBR-LD) capable of supporting a high data rate and a wide wavelength tuning. The DBR-LD contains two tuning elements, plasma and heater tunings, both of which are implemented in the DBR section, which have blue-shift and red-shift in the Bragg wavelength through a current injection, respectively. The light created from the DBR-LD is intensity-modulated through the EAM voltage, which is integrated monolithically with the DBRLD using a butt-joint coupling method. The fabricated chip shows a threshold current of approximately 8 mA, tuning range of greater than 30 nm, and static extinction ratio of higher than 20 dB while maintaining a side mode suppression ratio of greater than 40 dB under a window of 1550 nm. To evaluate its modulation properties, the chip was bonded onto a mount including a radiofrequency line and a load resistor showing clear eye openings at data rates of 25 Gb/s nonreturn-to-zero and 50 Gb/s pulse amplitude modulation 4-level, respectively.

• ETRI Journal
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.770-777
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• 2009

We have developed a fully functional reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer (ROADM) switch module using a polymer integrated photonic lightwave circuit technology. The polymer variable optical attenuator (VOA) array and digital optical switch array are integrated into one polymer PLC chip and packaged to form a 10-channel VOA integrated optical switch module. Four of these optical switch modules are used in the ROADM switch module to execute 40-channel switching and power equalization. As a wavelength division multiplexer (WDM) filter device, two C-band 40-channel athermal arrayed waveguide grating WDMs are used in the ROADM module. Optical power monitoring of each channel is carried out using a 5% tap PD. A controller and firmware having the functions of a 40-channel switch and VOA control, optical power monitoring, as well as TEC temperature control, and data communication interfaces are also developed in this study.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2015년도 제49회 하계 정기학술대회 초록집
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• pp.75-75
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• 2015

Strong interactions between electromagnetic radiation and electrons at metallic interfaces or in metallic nanostructures lead to resonant oscillations called surface plasmon resonance with fascinating properties: light confinement in subwavelength dimensions and enhancement of optical near fields, just to name a few [1,2]. By utilizing the properties enabled by geometry dependent localization of surface plasmons, metal photonics or plasmonics offers a promise of enabling novel photonic components and systems for integrated photonics or sensing applications [3-5]. The versatility of the nanoplasmonic platform is described in this talk on three folds: our findings on an enhanced ultracompact photodetector based on nanoridge plasmonics for photonic integrated circuit applications [3], a colorimetric sensing of miRNA based on a nanoplasmonic core-satellite assembly for label-free and on-chip sensing applications [4], and a controlled fabrication of plasmonic nanostructures on a flexible substrate based on a transfer printing process for ultra-sensitive and noise free flexible bio-sensing applications [5]. For integrated photonics, nanoplasmonics offers interesting opportunities providing the material and dimensional compatibility with ultra-small silicon electronics and the integrative functionality using hybrid photonic and electronic nanostructures. For sensing applications, remarkable changes in scattering colors stemming from a plasmonic coupling effect of gold nanoplasmonic particles have been utilized to demonstrate a detection of microRNAs at the femtomolar level with selectivity. As top-down or bottom-up fabrication of such nanoscale structures is limited to more conventional substrates, we have approached the controlled fabrication of highly ordered nanostructures using a transfer printing of pre-functionalized nanodisks on flexible substrates for more enabling applications of nanoplasmonics.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2012년도 제42회 동계 정기 학술대회 초록집
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• pp.196-196
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• 2012

Graphene, two-dimensional one-atom-thick planar sheet of carbon atoms densely packed in a honeycomb crystal lattice, has grabbled appreciable attention due to its extraordinary mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical properties. Based on the graphene's high carrier mobility, high frequency graphene field effect transistors have been developed. Graphene is useful for photonic components as well as for the applications in electronic devices. Graphene's unique optical properties allowed us to develop ultra wide-bandwidth optical modulator, photo-detector, and broadband polarizer. Graphene can support SPP-like surface wave because it is considered as a two-dimensional metal-like systems. The SPPs are associated with the coupling between collective oscillation of free electrons in the metal and electromagnetic waves. The charged free carriers in the graphene contribute to support the surface waves at the graphene-dielectric interface by coupling to the electromagnetic wave. In addition, graphene can control the surface waves because its charge carrier density is tunable by means of a chemical doping method, varying the Fermi level by applying gate bias voltage, and/or applying magnetic field. As an extended application of graphene in photonics, we investigated the characteristics of the graphene-based plasmonic waveguide for optical signal transmission. The graphene strips embedded in a dielectric are served as a high-frequency optical signal guiding medium. The TM polarization wave is transmitted 6 mm-long graphene waveguide with the averaged extinction ratio of 19 dB at the telecom wavelength of $1.31{\mu}m$. 2.5 Gbps data transmission was successfully accomplished with the graphene waveguide. Based on these experimental results, we concluded that the graphene-based plasmonic waveguide can be exploited further for development of next-generation integrated photonic circuits on a chip.

• Current Optics and Photonics
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.323-331
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• 2022

Electro-optic modulator (EOM) takes a vital role in connecting the electric and optical fields. Here, we present a heterogeneously integrated EOM based on the lithium niobate-on-insulator (LNOI) platform. The key modulation waveguide structure is a field-enhanced slot waveguide formed by embedding silicon nanowires in a thin-film lithium niobate (LN), which is different from the previously reported LN ridge or etchless LN waveguides. Based on such slot structure, optical mode field area is reduced and enhanced electric field in the slot region can interact well with LN material with high Electro-optic (EO) coefficient. Therefore, the improvements in both aspects have positive effects on enhancing the modulation performance. From results, the corresponding EOM by adding such modulation waveguide structure achieves better performance, where the key half-wave-voltage-length product (V_𝜋L) and 3 dB EO bandwidth are 1.78 V·cm and 40 GHz under the electrode gap width of only 6 ㎛, respectively. Moreover, Lower V_𝜋L can also be achieved. With these characteristics, such field-enhanced waveguide structure could further promote the development of LNOI-based EOM.

• 한국재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국재료학회 2003년도 추계학술발표강연 및 논문개요집
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• pp.131-131
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• 2003

The advent of photonic technologies in the field of communications and data transmission has been heavily increasing the demand in integrated optical (IO) circuits capable of accomplishing not only simple tasks like signal, but also more sophisticated functions like all-optical signal routing or active multiplexing/demultiplexing. In the last decade, sol-gel technology has been widely used to prepare optical materials. Sol-gel processes show many promises for the development of low-loss, high-performance glass integrated optical circuits. However, crack formation is likely to occur during heat treatment in thick gel films. In order to overcome the critical thickness limitation, the organic-modified silicate has been widely used. In this case coating matrices have been prepared from the organo-silanes of T structures, acidic catalyst and the as-prepared gel films have been heat-treated below 200$^{\circ}C$ to avoid the crack formation and the degradation of organic components. However, the films prepared in the acidic condition and the low heat temperature make the films contain high OH groups which is the major optical loss function. In this work, C$\sub$6/H$\sub$5/SiO$\sub$1.5/ films were prepared on silicon substrate by sol-gel method using base catalyst in a PTMS/NH$_4$OH/H$_2$O/C$_2$H$\sub$5/OH system. The sol showed spinable viscosity at 50 wt% of solid content, and neglectable viscosity change with time. The films were crack-free and transparent after curing at 450 $^{\circ}C$, and highly condensed to minimize OH content in C$\sub$6/H$\sub$5/SiO$\sub$1.5/ networks. The effects of heat treatment of the films are characterized on the critical thickness, the chemical composition and the refractive indices by means of SEM, FT-IR, TGA, prism coupler, respectively.

• 전자통신동향분석
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.52-60
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• 2009

인터넷의 보급과 더불어 폭발적으로 늘어나기 시작한 데이터 통신은 FTTH의 보급과 IPTV, VoD 등 본격적인 멀티미디어 수요의 증가에 따라 매 18개월마다 통신량이 2배씩 증가하는 "광 무어의 법칙"이 성립되고 있다. 지속적인 대역폭의 증가를 수용하기 위해서는 핵심 광부품의 소형화 및 저가화가 반드시 필요하며 이러한 요구사항 수용을 위한 핵심요소는 광집적화 기술 개발을 통한 광소자의 고집적화 및 고속화 달성이다. 광집적화 기술은 크게 두 가지 분류로 나눌 수 있는데 이종 물질간의 하이브리드결합에 의한 구현과 단일 혹은 유사 물질에 의한 모놀리식 집적에 의한 방법이다. 본 고에서는 하이브리드 집적 및 모놀리식 집적 기술의 핵심 요소 및 기술발전 현황에 대해 살펴본다.

• Current Optics and Photonics
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.16-29
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• 2024

This paper presents a comprehensive review of metasurface technology, focusing on its significant role in extraordinary flat optic functionalities. Traditional optical components, though optimized, are bulky and less congruent with modern integrated electromagnetic and photonic systems. Metasurfaces, recognized as the 2D counterparts of bulk metamaterials, offer solutions with their planar, ultra-thin, and lightweight structures. Their meta-atoms are adept at introducing abrupt shifts in optical properties, paving the way for high-precision light manipulation. By introducing the key design principles of these meta-atoms, such as the magnetic dipole and Pancharatnam-Berry phase, various applications in wavefront shaping and beam forming with simple amplitude/phase manipulation and advanced applications including retroreflectors, Janus metasurfaces, multiplexing of optical wavefronts, data encryption, and metasurfaces for quantum applications are reviewed.

• 한국광학회지
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• 제30권6호
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• pp.249-254
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• 2019

광섬유가 지니는 패러데이 효과를 이용하여 전류의 세기를 측정하는 광전류 센서 소자를 설계 및 제작하였다. 센서 소자의 동작 안정성을 향상시키기 위하여 편광회전 반사 간섭계와 사분 파장 위상 간섭계 구조를 도입하였다. 이 복잡한 구조를 구성하는 다양한 광소자들은 하나의 폴리머 광집적회로로 구성하여 작은 크기로 제작되었다. 본 구조를 이용하면 외부에서 별도의 바이어스 피드백 제어가 필요 없는 상태에서 전류를 측정하는 센싱 동작을 수행할 수 있다. 또한 온도변화나 외부진동으로 인한 광센서 특성 변화를 제거하여 안정적인 특성을 유지하는 광전류센서를 구현할 수 있다. 그러나 패러데이 효과를 결정짓는 베르데상수는 온도에 따라 미소한 값의 변화를 가지고 있다. 본 연구에서는 이 변화로 인한 광전류센서의 온도의존성을 극복하기 위한 연구를 수행하였다. 편광회전 반사 간섭계의 부품인 광섬유 사분 파장판의 길이를 최적값으로부터 벗어나는 상태로 맞추어 줌으로써 베르데 상수의 온도의존성에 의해 나타나는 광전류센서의 스케일 팩터 변화를 보상해줄 수 있었다. 온도변화를 보상한 광전류센서는 주변 온도를 상온에서 85℃로 올리는 동안, 센서 측정 신호의 온도 의존성이 0.2% 이내로 유지되는 것을 확인했다.

• 한국광학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.137-145
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• 2022

광집적회로(photonic integrated circuits) 소자의 기본적인 부품 중 하나인 방향성 결합기 소자는 두 개의 인접한 광도파로 사이에서 일어나는 모드 간 광결합에 의해서 광파워를 분배하는 기능을 가진다. 본 논문에서는 방향성 결합기 소자를 제작하기 위한 설계 과정에 대하여 살펴보고 실제로 제작된 소자의 특성으로부터 설계 결과의 정확도에 대하여 확인하는 과정을 수행한다. 빔전파기법(beam propagation method, BPM) 시뮬레이션을 통하여 방향성 결합기 소자를 설계하는 과정에서, 유효굴절률 계산을 통하여 2차원 평면 구조로 변환된 소자에 대한 이차원 BPM 설계를 하여서 소자 구조를 확정하고, 실리카 광도파로 방향성 결합기 소자를 어레이 형태로 제작한 뒤 특성을 측정하였다. 실험 결과와 차이를 보이는 2D BPM 설계 결과를 보완하기 위하여 계산량이 훨씬 많은 3D BPM 설계를 수행하였으며 그 결과는 실험 결과에 더욱 근접하였다. 실험 결과와 일치하는 설계 결과를 얻기 위하여 3D BPM에 사용된 광도파로 코어 굴절률을 미세하게 보정하였으며 이를 통하여 실험치를 정확히 예측 가능한 BPM 설계를 수행하는 방법을 확립하였다.