Multi-physics modelling for phase-change material based photonics

Abstract

Phase change materials (PCMs) are materials in which phase transitions can be induced quickly and reversibly, resulting in pronounced changes in their physical properties. PCMs have a diverse technological potential ranging from neuromorphic devices and efficient high-frequency electronics and opto-electronics to (re)programmable optical meta-materials. In this presentation we review our recent results on self-consistent multi-physics description of PCM based photonics including meta-surfaces for mid-infrared and infrared spectral ranges and integrated optics elements.

Authors 1

1. Dmitry N. Chigrin corresponding Aachen

   RWTH Aachen University

   Affiliation as printed

   DWI an der RWTH Aachen e.V. (Germany)