Abstract
Since the discovery, that a tightly focused femtosecond laser beam can induce a highly localized and permanent refractive index change in a wide range of dielectrics, ultrafast laser inscription has found applications in many fields due to its unique 3D and rapid prototyping capabilities. These ultrafast laser inscribed waveguide devices are compact and lightweight as well as inherently robust since the waveguides are embedded within the bulk material. In this presentation we will review our current understanding of ultrafast laser - glass lattice interactions and its application to the fabrication of inherently stable, compact waveguide lasers and astronomical 3D integrated photonic circuits.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Nanophotonics and macrophotonics for space environments VII |
Editors | Edward Taylor, David Cardimona |
Place of Publication | Bellingham, WA |
Publisher | SPIE |
Pages | 1-11 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Volume | 8876 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780819497260 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Event | 7th Nanophotonics and Macrophotonics for Space Environments Conference, NMSE 2013 - San Diego, CA, United States Duration: 25 Aug 2013 → 27 Aug 2013 |
Other
Other | 7th Nanophotonics and Macrophotonics for Space Environments Conference, NMSE 2013 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | San Diego, CA |
Period | 25/08/13 → 27/08/13 |
Keywords
- ultrafast laser inscription,
- laser materials processing,
- burried waveguides
- astrophotonics
- waveguide lasers
- mid-infrared