An Integrated Platform for Cavity Optomechanics with Vacuum-Sealed Silicon Photonic MEMS

  • Pierre Edinger
  • , Gaehun Jo
  • , Simon J. Bleiker
  • , Alain Y. Takabayashi
  • , Niels Quack
  • , Peter Verheyen
  • , Umar Khan
  • , Wim Bogaerts
  • , Cleitus Antony
  • , Frank Niklaus
  • , Kristinn B. Gylfason

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Abstract

Silicon photonics is an excellent platform for integrated cavity optomechanics due to silicon's high light confinement and favorable mechanical properties. However, optomechanical devices require a vacuum environment to inhibit damping due to air.We present an integrated platform for cavity optomechanics using thermo-compression bonding of silicon caps to provide on-chip vacuum sealing. We demonstrate optomechanical coupling in a vacuum-sealed ring resonator implemented on the platform, either by modulation of the laser power or by using an electrostatic phase shifter in the ring.By enabling optomechanics on a standard platform, we aim to make the technology available to a wider user base.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 22nd International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, Transducers 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages425-428
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9784886864352
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event22nd International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, Transducers 2023 - Kyoto, Japan
Duration: 25 Jun 202329 Jun 2023

Publication series

Name2023 22nd International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, Transducers 2023

Conference

Conference22nd International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, Transducers 2023
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityKyoto
Period25/06/2329/06/23

Keywords

  • optomechanics
  • silicon photonic foundry
  • silicon photonic MEMS
  • Silicon photonics
  • vacuum-sealing

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