METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FORMING OPTICAL MODULATORS USING MICRO-CONTACT LITHOGRAPHY

摘要

Optical modulators, one or more components of various optical modulators, and methods of forming optical modulators and/or one or more components are disclosed. A substrate may be provided and a precursor material may be applied to the substrate with a micro-contact printing stamp. The precursor material may be cured on the substrate and the waveguide may be formed into a micro-ring resonator. The micro-contact printing stamp may be configured to create a waveguide on the substrate.

主权项

1. A method of forming an optical apparatus, the method comprising:
providing a substrate; applying a first precursor material to the substrate with a micro-contact printing stamp, wherein the micro-contact printing stamp is configured to apply the first precursor material in the form of a micro-ring waveguide on the substrate; curing the first precursor material on the substrate to form the micro-ring waveguide; providing a source waveguide in optical communication with the micro-ring waveguide; and providing a drain waveguide in optical communication with the micro-ring waveguide.