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Photothermal phase modulation in a gas-immersed optical nanofiber

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: We report the observation and theoretical analysis of photothermal phase modulation in an optical nanofiber (NF) immersed in light-absorbing gas. The phase modulation arises from the contrasting photothermal processes experienced by the mode field within and outside the NF, which exhibits significant wavelength and pressure dependence in the nanoscale waveguides. By designing the diameter of the NF, the photothermal phase modulation can be readily controlled, and a nullification of phase modulation is achieved at a specific wavelength. Experiments on NFs with different diameters demonstrated pressure-controllable phase modulation up to 0.058π rad/mW, potentially allowing the development of nanoscale all-optical modulators and sensors with optimal performance.

Source: Applied Physics Letters

DOI: 10.1063/5.0217776

Authors: Hanyu Liao, Yun Qi, Shoulin Jiang, Hoi Lut Ho, Haihong Bao, Wei Jin

Institution: Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Language: English

Topic: Photonic Crystal and Fiber Optics

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Awards: G2903950606, G346596059, G6911691781, G7315585100