We experimentally demonstrate silicon ring resonators with internal quality factors of Q 0 =2.2×10 7 , corresponding to record 2.7-dB/m losses. We show that the losses are bend-loss-limited, indicating that the loss limit for silicon has not been reached.
Aleksandr BibermanMichael ShawErman TimurdoganJeremy B. WrightMichael R. Watts
Shijun XiaoMaroof H. KhanHao ShenMinghao Qi
Jeong Hwan SongTangla D. KongnyuyPeter De HeynS. LardenoisRoelof JansenXavier Rottenberg