Raman Amplifier Based on Amorphous Silicon Nanoparticles

Joint Authors

Ferrara, M. A.
Basu, S. N.
Rendina, I.
Sirleto, L.
Dal Negro, L.

Source

International Journal of Photoenergy

Issue

Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2011-09-20

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

5

Main Subjects

Chemistry

Abstract EN

The observation of stimulated Raman scattering in amorphous silicon nanoparticles embedded in Si-rich nitride/silicon superlattice structures (SRN/Si-SLs) is reported.

Using a 1427 nm continuous-wavelength pump laser, an amplification of Stokes signal up to 0.9 dB/cm at 1540.6 nm and a significant reduction in threshold power of about 40% with respect to silicon are experimentally demonstrated.

Our results indicate that amorphous silicon nanoparticles are a great promise for Si-based Raman lasers.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Ferrara, M. A.& Rendina, I.& Basu, S. N.& Dal Negro, L.& Sirleto, L.. 2011. Raman Amplifier Based on Amorphous Silicon Nanoparticles. International Journal of Photoenergy،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)

Ferrara, M. A.…[et al.]. Raman Amplifier Based on Amorphous Silicon Nanoparticles. International Journal of Photoenergy No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)

Ferrara, M. A.& Rendina, I.& Basu, S. N.& Dal Negro, L.& Sirleto, L.. Raman Amplifier Based on Amorphous Silicon Nanoparticles. International Journal of Photoenergy. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-457815

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-457815