title: Design of dual-core optical fibers with NEMS functionality.
abstract: An optical fiber with nano-electromechanical functionality is presented. The fiber exhibits a suspended dual-core structure that allows for control of the optical properties via nanometer-range mechanical movements. We investigate electrostatic actuation achieved by applying a voltage to specially designed electrodes integrated in the cladding. Numerical and analytical calculations are preformed to optimize the fiber and electrode design. Based on this geometry an all-fiber optical switch is investigated; we find that optical switching of light between the two cores can be achieved in a 10 cm fiber with an operating voltage of 35 V.
authors: Nina
authors: N
authors: Podoliak
authors: Zhenggang
authors: Z
authors: Lian
authors: Wei H
authors: WH
authors: Loh
authors: Peter
authors: P
authors: Horak