Abstract

We describe a new approach for on-chip optical non-reciprocity which makes use of strong optomechanical interaction in microring resonators. By optically pumping the ring resonator in one direction, the optomechanical coupling is only enhanced in that direction, and consequently, the system exhibits a non-reciprocal response. For different configurations, this system can function either as an optical isolator or a coherent non-reciprocal phase shifter. We show that the operation of such a device on the level of single-photon could be achieved with existing technology. (C)2012 Optical Society of America

Publication Details
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2012
Volume
20
Number of Pages
7672-7684
DOI
10.1364/oe.20.007672
Journal
Optics Express
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