M. Moravvej-Farshi, F. Esmailifard, K. Saghafi,
Volume 7, Issue 1 (3-2011)
Abstract
We present an optimized design for GaAs/AlGaAs quantum cascade lasers operating at 4.1THz. This was based on a three-well active module with diagonal radiative transition. This was performed by modifying the existing model structure, to reduce the parasitic anticrossings (leakage currents) as well as the optical gain linewidth. While the gain FWHM was reduced by more than 50% the gain peak was increased by about 23.3%.
A. Khodabakhsh, M. K. Moravvej-Farshi, M. Ebnali-Heidari,
Volume 7, Issue 2 (6-2011)
Abstract
We report the simulation results for impact of nonlinear Kerr effect on band structures of a two dimensional photonic crystal (2D-PhC) with no defect, a PhC based W1-waveguide (W1W), and also Coupled-Cavity Waveguides (CCWs). All PhC structres are assumed to a square lattice of constant a made of GaAs rods of radius r=0.2a, in an air background. The numerical simulation was performed using the nonlinear finite difference time domain (NFDTD) technique. To study the impact of Kerr effect on the photonic band structures, E-polarized lights of peak input intensities 0.5 GW-cm−2≤I≤25 GW-cm−2 have been used. The numerical results have shown that as the input light intensity increases, the band edges for all PhC waveguide structures considered experience red shifts. These numerical results for CCWs also show that the larger the light input intensity, the smaller is the corresponding maximum light group velocity.
M. Aliramezani, Sh. Mohammad Nejad,
Volume 8, Issue 2 (6-2012)
Abstract
In this paper, a novel design of all-solid photonic bandgap fiber with ultra-low
confinement loss is proposed. The confinement loss is reduced remarkably by managing the
number of rods rings, up-doping level, pitch value, and rods diameters. Moreover, the
designed PCF shows ultra-flattened dispersion in L- and U-band. Furthermore, a new
design, based on introducing of an extra ring of air holes on the outside of the all-solid
bandgap structure, is then proposed and characterized. We demonstrate that it significantly
reduces the fiber diameter to achieve negligible confinement loss. The validation of the
proposed design is carried out by employing a two dimensional finite difference frequency
domain with perfectly matched layers.
M. Pourmahyabadi,
Volume 11, Issue 1 (3-2015)
Abstract
In this article, Hill Climbing (HC) and Estimation of Distribution Algorithm (EDA) are integrated to produce a hybrid intelligent algorithm for design of endlessly Single Mode Photonic Crystal Fibers (SMPCFs) structure with desired properties over the C communication band. In order to analyzing the fiber components, Finite Difference Frequency Domain (FDFD) solver is applied. In addition, a special cost function which simultaneously includes the confinement loss, dispersion and its slope is considered in the proposed optimization algorithm. The results revealed that the proposed method is a powerful tool for solving this optimization problem. The optimized PCF exhibits an ultra-low confinement loss and low dispersion at 1.55 µm wavelength with a nearly zero dispersion slope over the C communication band.
R. Sanjari, M. Pourmahyabadi,
Volume 12, Issue 1 (3-2016)
Abstract
In this article, a novel structure of photonic crystal fiber with nearly zero ultra-flattened chromatic dispersion and ultra-low confinement loss is presented. By replacing the circular air-holes of two first rings with the elliptical air-holes, a fiber with outstanding features of chromatic dispersion and confinement loss is designed. The proposed structure is optimized for operating in a wide wavelength range covering S, C, and L communications bands. Finite Difference Frequency Domain (FDFD) solver is applied to analyze the proposed fiber components. The designed fiber exhibits a chromatic dispersion of -0.12 ps/nm/km at 1.55 µm along with a slope of 0.002 ps/nm2 /km. Also, the other remarkable feature of this fiber is ultra-low confinement loss in order of 10-5 dB/km around λ = 1.55 µm.
M. Janipour, M. A. Karami, A. Zia,
Volume 12, Issue 2 (6-2016)
Abstract
A four port network adder-subtractor module, for surface plasmon polariton (SPP) waves based on a ring resonator filter is proposed. The functionality of module is achieved by the phase difference manipulation of guided SPPs through different arms connected to the ring resonator. The module is designed using the concepts of a basic two-port device proposed in this paper. It is shown that two port network eliminates odd, and transmits even SPP modes of a single source. Moreover, in the case of four-port adder (with two individual sources), it is elucidated that according to the location of each output port, one can achieve the consequent added or subtracted outputs, correspondingly. Two distinct peaks are observed in the transmission spectrum of adder and subtractor outputs, where increasing the individual source phase difference, leads to a red shift in the adder output, and a blue shift in the subtractor output peaks. The proposed module can be used as the building block for implementing arithmetic operations in plasmonic integrated circuits. The transmission line theory verifies the numerical simulation results, and demonstrates the functionality of the adder/subtractor module.
S. Mohammad Nejad, H. Arab, N. Ronagh Sheshkelani,
Volume 14, Issue 3 (9-2018)
Abstract
In this paper, after a brief overview on laser warning system (LWS), a new structure for an optical array that is used in its optical subsystem is introduced. According to the laser threats’ wavelengths (0.5 – 1.6 µm) and our desirable field of view (FOV), we used 6 lenses for gathering the incident radiation and then optimized the optical array. Lenses’ radius, their semi diameter, their distance from each other, their thickness and the kind of glass used in them was chosen in which we access a very high transmission coefficient. Also the optical reflection and absorption of the array decreases at the same time. After optimization, the obtained optical transmission in our desirable FOV is up to 82% and the obtained optical reflection and absorption is less than 15%. Total aberration of the incident ray decreased notably and the results showed that this parameter is less than 2µm. The laser spot diameter which is focused on the detector is smaller than 400 µm in the worst case which is the laser radiation with 1.54 µm wavelength and field of 10 degrees. Total track of the array is 66.819 mm and effective focal length and F/# parameter are as small as possible which leads to high quality of the light’s focus on the detector and smaller dimension and lighter weight for the receiver. Using optical devices with such appropriate arrangement and very good optical transmission coefficient, the offered structure has a remarkable signal to noise ratio (SNR) which is up to 160 dB. The receiver’s operation in far distances from laser sources (beyond 15 km) and in hazy conditions and low temperatures is quite suitable as well.
T. Baldawi, A. Abuelhaija,
Volume 15, Issue 4 (12-2019)
Abstract
A model of a low noise high quantum efficiency n+np Germanium Photodiode utilizing ion implantation technique and subsequent drive-in diffusion in the n layer is presented. Numerical analysis is used to study the influence of junction depth and bulk concentration on the electric field profile and quantum efficiency. The performance of the device is theoretically treated especially at the wave-length region 1.55μm where the Silica optical fiber has minimum attenuation loss. It has been found that at this wave-length and for the optimum device design the quantum efficiency approaches about 90%.
E. Y. Burkin, F. A. Gubarev, V. V. Sviridov, D. V. Shiyanov,
Volume 19, Issue 3 (9-2023)
Abstract
A two-channel pulsed power supply for an imaging system with brightness amplification and independent synchronous laser illumination is designed. The power supply generates synchronized high-voltage pulses with a frequency of 16–24 kHz, an average electrical power of up to 1.2 kW, and an adjustable amplitude of up to 6.2 kV to pump copper bromide gas discharge tubes with independent control of the temperature parameters of the active medium. To generate pumping pulses for laser media, we used a two-channel thyratron circuit with a common source of stabilized voltage provided by a step-down pulse stabilizer and a bridge inverter-based circuit for the pulsed charge of storage capacitors. The voltage equalization on the storage capacitors is carried out by means of magnetic coupling of the charging inductances wound on a common core. Adjustable delay lines based on variable inductances provide synchronous operation of two brightness amplifiers with a synchronization accuracy of lasing pulses of ±1 ns. The power supply demonstrated stable operation with two gas discharge tubes having different characteristics, including those with different types of electrodes. It has been integrated into a laboratory facility for the study of high-energy materials combustion.
