Tunable photonic crystal filter for terahertz frequency applications

Drysdale, T.D., Blaikie, R.J. and Cumming, D.R.S. (2003) Tunable photonic crystal filter for terahertz frequency applications. In: Proceedings of SPIE, Orlando, Florida, USA, 21 April 2003, pp. 89-97. (doi: 10.1117/12.500104)

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Abstract

In this Paper we investigate a tunable metallic photonic crystal filter with a novel mechanical tuning method, suitable for use in terahertz frequency applications. Tuning has been demonstrated in a micrometer-driven prototype at 70 - 110 GHz in accordance with rigorous full-vector electromagnetic simulations (finite-difference time-domain). The measured pass band has a Q of 11 and can be tuned over a 3.5 GHz range. The insertion loss is only 1.1 to 1.7 dB, while the stop band attenuation is >10 dB. The filter has the advantages of inexpensive, robust and compact construction and tunable operation that readily scales to any desired terahertz frequency.

Item Type:Conference Proceedings
Additional Information:Copyright 2003 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers. This paper was published in Proceedings of SPIE 5070:89-97 and is made available as an electronic reprint (preprint) with permission of SPIE. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic or multiple reproduction, distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper are prohibited.
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Drysdale, Dr Timothy and Cumming, Professor David
Authors: Drysdale, T.D., Blaikie, R.J., and Cumming, D.R.S.
Subjects:Q Science > QC Physics
T Technology > T Technology (General)
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
Publisher:SPIE
ISSN:0277-786X
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2003 SPIE
First Published:First published in Proceedings of SPIE 5070:89-97
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher

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