We derive the frequency-dependent modulation transfer functions for microring resonator
modulators, using a small-signal analysis. Modulation efficiencies are obtained in terms of …

A dynamic model for the transmission of a microring modulator based on changes in the
refractive index, loss, or waveguide-ring coupling strength is derived to investigate the …

This paper addresses the polarization sensitivity issue of micro-ring resonators by proposing
a novel design of an MMI-coupled resonator with substantially reduced or zero polarization …

We demonstrate optical modulation rates exceeding the conventional cavity linewidth limit
using a silicon coupling modulated microring. Small-signal measurements show coupling …

" a detailed, cognizant account of numerous crucial aspects of optical microring resonators"–
Amr S. Helmy, Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Toronto" an …

Microring resonators are a rapidly-developing area of research in photonic devices, and
have a wide range of applications including signal processing filters, sensors, lasers …

The general output characteristics of high quality factor microring resonators with modulated
coupling strengths are derived. The results are applied to the case of a microring integrated …

We propose a new type of optical resonator that consists of embedded ring resonators
(ERRs). The resonators exhibit unique amplitude and phase characteristics and allow …

Recently microring resonators based on evanescent wave propagation have attracted a
great deal of interest in the literature. It is due to their conceptual similarity with their standing …

An optical modulator design based upon anti-crossing between coupled silicon microrings
with independent amplitude and phase functionality is presented. The device exhibits over …