Strong localization of whispering gallery modes in an optical fiber via asymmetric perturbation of the translation symmetry

L.A. Kochkurov, M. Sumetsky

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Abstract

Recently introduced Surface Nanoscale Axial Photonics (SNAP) is based on whispering gallery modes circulating around the optical FIber surface and undergoing slow axial propagation. In this paper we develop the theory of propagation of whispering gallery modes in a SNAP microresonator, which is formed by nanoscale asymmetric perturbation of the FIber translation symmetry and called here a nanobump microresonator. The considered modes are localized near a closed stable geodesic situated at the FIber surface. A simple condition for the stability of this geodesic corresponding to the appearance of a high Q-factor nanobump microresonator is found. The results obtained are important for engineering of SNAP devices and structures.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLaser resonators, microresonators, and beam control XVII
EditorsAlexis V. Kudryashov, Alan H. Paxton, Vladimir S. Ilchenko, Lutz Aschke, Kunihiko Washio
Place of PublicationBellingham, WA (US)
PublisherSPIE
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)978-1-62841433-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Mar 2015
EventLaser Resonators, Microresonators, and Beam Control XVII - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: 9 Feb 201512 Feb 2015

Publication series

NameSPIE proceedings
PublisherSPIE
Volume9343
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceLaser Resonators, Microresonators, and Beam Control XVII
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period9/02/1512/02/15

Bibliographical note

L.A. Kochkurov and M. Sumetsky, "Strong localization of whispering gallery modes in an optical fiber via asymmetric perturbation of the translation symmetry", Proc. SPIE 9343, Laser Resonators, Microresonators, and Beam Control XVII, 934316 (March 3, 2015)

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DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2084374

Keywords

  • microresonators
  • optical fiber
  • slow light
  • whispering gallery modes

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