We demonstrate enhanced nonlinear self-phase modulation through short silicon photonic crystal waveguides due to slow light using picosecond pulses. The measurements are supported by simulations, highlighting the simultaneous reinforcement of nonlinear absorption and free carriers.
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IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, 2008. LEOS 2008. 21st Annual Meeting of the
Date of Conference: 9-13 Nov. 2008