Abstract: The present invention provides a micro-resonator including a plurality of waveguides forming optic junctions therebetween, with adjacent waveguides having different core permittivities and different cladding permittivities. Adjacent waveguides are mode-matched through adjustments of the core permittivities and the cladding permittivities of the waveguides to reduce or eliminate junction radiation, thereby providing high performance.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 24, 2002
Date of Patent:
May 29, 2007
Assignee:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Inventors:
Michael R. Watts, Steven G. Johnson, Hermann A. Haus, John D. Joannopoulos