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Opt Lett
; 25(13): 942-4, 2000 Jul 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18064234
ABSTRACT
We investigate the use of two-dimensional photonic crystal slabs to improve the directionality of output coupling from planar waveguides and distributed-feedback lasers. We present the theory underlying the operation of such structures and design criteria for emission in desired directions. As an example, we demonstrate a vertical coupler that is integrated with an organic distributed-feedback laser, use computer simulations to find its coupling constant and efficiency, and then discuss its feasibility.
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