title: Highly nonlinear hybrid AsSe-PMMA microtapers.
abstract: We report the fabrication and characterization of an AsSe microtaper with a protective cladding made of PolyMethyl MethAcrylate (PMMA). The AsSe core of the microtaper provides an ultrahigh nonlinearity up to gamma = 133 W(-1)m(-1) whereas the polymer cladding provides mechanical strength for normal handling of the device and reduces sensitivity to the surrounding environment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, McGill University, Montréal, Québec, H3A 2A7, Canada.
authors.forename: Chams
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Baker
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rochette