Abstract

Microcavities are key components for integrated optical devices and systems. Polymeric microcavities, as a particular type within the class, have been continually stimulating strong research interest owing to their potentials in bio- and nano-science applications (for example in “lab-on-a-chip” systems), and due to technological feasibility for cheap mass production, e.g. using nano-imprinting lithography technique [1,2]. Monolithic microcavities with gain material embedded in polymeric host matrix are also attractive for fabricating tunable lasers [3]. Unlike semiconductor photonic crystals, polymeric materials are applicable for operation in the visible range. In most cases, resonance optical field inside the cavity is the main object to manipulate and control performance of the microcavities.

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