Abstract: An optically integrated magnetic biosensor includes an optically detected magnetic resonance (ODMR) center and a fluidics layer configured to contain a solution comprising analytes, the fluidics layer being disposed over the ODMR center. A light source which generates incident light excites electrons within the ODMR center from a ground state to an excited state and a radio frequency (RF) antenna generates an RF field incident with frequencies which correspond to ground state transitions in the ODMR center. The ODMR center produces emitted light when illuminated by the incident light. The characteristics of the emitted light are influenced by the RF field and magnetic nanoparticles attached to the analytes. A method for detecting analytes using optically detected magnetic resonance is also provided.

Abstract: A magnetometer includes a tapered microfiber having a curved portion, an excitation laser in optical communication with the tapered microfiber, and a nanocrystal attached to the curved portion of the tapered microfiber. Laser light emitted from the excitation laser interacts with the nanocrystal to create an emitted photon flux which is monitored to detect a magnetic field passing through the nanocrystal.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are optically and electrically actuatable devices. The optically and electrically actuatable device includes an insulating substrate, two electrodes, an active region, and a concentrator. At least one of the two electrodes is established on the insulating substrate, and another of the two electrodes is established a spaced distance vertically or laterally from the at least one of the two electrodes. The other of the two electrodes is an optical input electrode. The active region is established between or beneath the two electrodes. The concentrator is optically coupled to the optical input electrode for concentrating incident light such that a predetermined portion of the active region is optically actuatable.

Abstract: An optical apparatus (100), an optical system (200) and a method (300) of light amplification by stimulated emission employ an endohedral metallofullerene (120, 220) as an active material coupled to an optical waveguide (110, 210). The endohedral metallofullerene (120, 220) is optically coupled to an optical field of the optical waveguide (110, 210). The coupled optical field produces a stimulated emission in the endohedral metallofullerene (120, 220). The optical system (200) further includes an optical source (230) that generates optical power (232) to pump a stimulated emission. The method (300) further includes optically pumping (330) the coupled endohedral metallofullerene by introducing an optical pump into the optical waveguide.

Abstract: An optical power divider includes a body having a first side and a second side. The first side includes at least one cylindrical input lens and the second side includes an array of output lenses. The at least one cylindrical input lens is configured to expand input light along a first axis to be directed to a plurality of the output lenses arranged along the first axis and the output lenses are configured to focus the light received from the input lenses into respective output beams of light.

Abstract: An energy responsive device. The device includes a memristor and at least one antenna. The memristor is coupled to the at least one antenna.

Abstract: A micro-ring configured to selectively detect or modulate optical energy includes at least one annular optical cavity; at least two electrodes disposed about the optical cavity configured to generate an electrical field in the at least one optical cavity; and an optically active layer optically coupled to the at least one optical cavity. A method of manipulating optical energy within a waveguide includes optically coupling at least one annular optical cavity with the waveguide; and selectively controlling an electrical field in the at least one annular optical cavity to modulate optical energy from the waveguide.

Abstract: A spatial light modulator includes an array of pixels, with each of the pixels having a dimension smaller than a wavelength of light to be modulated. Each of the pixels further has a permittivity that can he controlled using an electronic signal applied to the pixel.

Abstract: An optically integrated magnetic biosensor includes an optically detected magnetic resonance (ODMR) center and a fluidics layer configured to contain a solution comprising analytes, the fluidics layer being disposed over the ODMR center. A light source which generates incident light excites electrons within the ODMR center from a ground state to an excited state and a radio frequency (RF) antenna generates an RF field incident with frequencies which correspond to ground state transitions in the ODMR center. The ODMR center produces emitted light when illuminated by the incident light. The characteristics of the emitted light are influenced by the RF field and magnetic nanoparticles attached to the analytes. A method for detecting analytes using optically detected magnetic resonance is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are optically and electrically actuatable devices. The optically and electrically actuatable device includes an insulating substrate, two electrodes, an active region, and a concentrator. At least one of the two electrodes is established on the insulating substrate, and another of the two electrodes is established a spaced distance vertically or laterally from the at least one of the two electrodes. The other of the two electrodes is an optical input electrode. The active region is established between or beneath the two electrodes. The concentrator is optically coupled to the optical input electrode for concentrating incident light such that a predetermined portion of the active region is optically actuatable.

Abstract: A magnetometer includes a tapered microfiber having a curved portion, an excitation laser in optical communication with the tapered microfiber, and a nanocrystal attached to the curved portion of the tapered microfiber. Laser light emitted from the excitation laser interacts with the nanocrystal to create an emitted photon flux which is monitored to detect a magnetic field passing through the nanocrystal.

Abstract: A micro-ring configured to selectively detect or modulate optical energy includes at least one annular optical cavity; at least two electrodes disposed about the optical cavity configured to generate an electrical field in the at least one optical cavity; and an optically active layer optically coupled to the at least one optical cavity. A method of manipulating optical energy within a waveguide includes optically coupling at least one annular optical cavity with the waveguide; and selectively controlling an electrical field in the at least one annular optical cavity to modulate optical energy from the waveguide.

Abstract: A micro-ring configured to selectively detect or modulate optical energy includes at least one annular optical cavity; at least two electrodes disposed about the optical cavity configured to generate an electrical field in the at least one optical cavity; and an optically active layer optically coupled to the at least one optical cavity. A method of manipulating optical energy within a waveguide includes optically coupling at least one annular optical cavity with the waveguide; and selectively controlling an electrical field in the at least one annular optical cavity to modulate optical energy from the waveguide.

Abstract: An optical resonator, a photonic system and a method of optical resonance employ optical waveguide segments connected together with total internal reflection (TIR) mirrors to form a closed loop. The optical resonator includes the optical waveguide segments, an intracavity active element coupled to a designated one of the optical waveguide segments, the TIR mirrors and a photo-tunneling input/output (I/O) port. The photo-tunneling I/O port includes one of the TIR mirrors. The method includes propagating and reflecting the optical signal, or a portion thereof, in the optical resonator, transmitting a portion of the optical signal through the I/O port, and influencing the optical signal. The photonic system includes the optical resonator with optical gain and a source of an optical signal.

Abstract: An optical apparatus includes a waveguide configured to propagate optical energy; an electrical contact surface; and a semiconductor electrical interconnect extending from a first surface of the optical waveguide to electrical communication with the electrical contact surface. The semiconductor electrical interconnect comprises a geometry configured to substantially confine the optical energy to the waveguide.

Abstract: An optical apparatus includes a waveguide configured to propagate optical energy; an electrical contact surface; and a semiconductor electrical interconnect extending from a first surface of the optical waveguide to electrical communication with the electrical contact surface. The semiconductor electrical interconnect comprises a geometry configured to substantially confine the optical energy to the waveguide.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to photonically-coupled quantum dot systems. In one embodiment of the present invention, a photonic device comprises a top layer, a bottom layer, and a transmission layer positioned between the top layer and the bottom layer and configured to transmit electromagnetic radiation. The photonic devices may also include at least one quantum system embedded within the transmission layer. The at least one quantum system can be positioned to receive electromagnetic radiation and configured to emit electromagnetic radiation that propagates within the transmission layer.

Abstract: An optical resonator, a photonic system and a method of optical resonance employ optical waveguide segments connected together with total internal reflection (TIR) mirrors to form a closed loop. The optical resonator includes the optical waveguide segments, an intracavity active element coupled to a designated one of the optical waveguide segments, the TIR mirrors and a photo-tunneling input/output (I/O) port. The photo-tunneling I/O port includes one of the TIR mirrors. The method includes propagating and reflecting the optical signal, or a portion thereof, in the optical resonator, transmitting a portion of the optical signal through the I/O port, and influencing the optical signal. The photonic system includes the optical resonator with optical gain and a source of an optical signal.

Abstract: A micro-ring configured to selectively detect or modulate optical energy includes at least one annular optical cavity; at least two electrodes disposed about the optical cavity configured to generate an electrical field in the at least one optical cavity; and an optically active layer optically coupled to the at least one optical cavity. A method of manipulating optical energy within a waveguide includes optically coupling at least one annular optical cavity with the waveguide; and selectively controlling an electrical field in the at least one annular optical cavity to modulate optical energy from the waveguide.