Micro-/nano-photonic device structures applied to communications, sensing and consumer optoelectronics

Abstract

Device structures in high refractive index materials, notably semiconductors such as silicon, will form the basis for high-density integrated photonics. Nanometre-scale structuring - in conjunction with photonic crystal, photonic wire and plasmonic/metamaterial principles - will be required in order to realise the full potential for a variety of applications.