Authors:	J. Roels, D. Van Thourhout
Title:	Silicon optomechanics
Format:	International Workshop
Publication date:	9/2009
Journal/Conference/Book:	13th IEEE Photonics Society Benelux Annual Workshop (invited)
Location:	Eindhoven, Netherlands
Citations:	Look up on Google Scholar
Download:	(1.1MB)

Abstract

Gradient optical forces in integrated devices have recently attracted a lot of attention since they might provide a novel route towards all-optically tunable components. In this talk I will review the basic physics of optomechanics and discuss silicon waveguide-waveguide optomechanical interactions in more detail and in addition explain why both attractive and repulsive forces between the nanophotonic waveguides can be obtained. Finally I will show that combining optical resonators/cavities with optomechanics enables exciting applications like optically tunable filters or optical cooling of micromechanical resonators.