Self-excited relaxation oscillation in optomechanical ring resonator for sensing applications

J. G. Huang, B. Dong, M. Tang, Y. D. Gu, J. H. Wu, T. N. Chen, Z. C. Yang, Y. F. Jin, Y. L. Hao, D. L. Kwong, A. Q. Liu

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Abstract

This paper demonstrates the optically induced self-excited relaxation oscillation in a silicon ring resonator for the first time. The observed thermo-optomechanical oscillation has a unique waveform with fast oscillation period close to 16 ns and slow oscillation period approximately 167 ns. The ultra-fast oscillation period can be well used in optical switch and optical memory elements. Particularly, the oscillation frequency is very sensitive to the wavelength detuning, making it quite suitable for the sensing applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 Transducers - 2015 18th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1985-1988
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781479989553
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 Aug 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event18th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2015 - Anchorage, United States
Duration: 21 Jun 201525 Jun 2015

Publication series

Name2015 Transducers - 2015 18th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2015

Conference

Conference18th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAnchorage
Period21/06/1525/06/15

Keywords

  • Ring resonator
  • Self-excited oscillation
  • Thermooptomechanics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Instrumentation
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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