Polarization-resolved far-field measurement of single-cell photonic crystal lasing modes

Ju Hyung Kang, Sun Kyung Kim, Kwang Yong Jeong, Yong Hee Lee, Min Kyo Seo, Hong Gyu Park

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Abstract

This paper reports the unambiguous identification of lasing modes observed in a single-cell photonic crystal cavity using a solid angle scanning system. The polarization-resolved far-field measurements showed distinctive features of each mode and distinguished it from the other modes in contrast to conventional optical characterization methods. Monopole, quadrupole, and hexapole lasing modes were observed and identified, showing good agreement with numerical simulations. Our understanding of the lasing modes will be useful for determining practical applications as promising light sources in ultracompact photonic integrated circuits.

Original languageEnglish
Article number211116
JournalApplied Physics Letters
Volume98
Issue number21
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011 May 23

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)

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