Research Progress of Chalcogenide Glass Based Micro-Nano Photonic Devices

Abstract

Compared with silica glass,chalcogenide glasses possess high refractive indices (2.0~3.5), low photon energies (lower than 350 cm-1), wide infrared transmission window, larger nonliner refractive indices and particular photoinduced properties. Chalcognide glass based micro-nano photonic devices have attracted so much attention. The research progress of chalcognide glass based micro-nano photonic devices are reviewed in terms of fabrication, property and application of devices. The current situation of the study from several research institutions is summarized and stated. Their further development prospect is also discussed.