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Ultrafast nonlinear optical processes and free-carrier lifetime in silicon nanowaveguides

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Abstract

We report self-consistent femtosecond studies of two-photon absorption, optical Kerr-effect and free-carrier index and loss in silicon nanowaveguides using heterodyne pump-probe. Free-carrier lifetime was reduced to 33ps with only 8dB/cm added loss using proton bombardment.

© 2011 Optical Society of America

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