Photonic crystals have been an object of interest because of their properties to inhibit specific wavelengths and allow the transmission of others. Using these properties, we have designed a microcavity of Porous Silicon using two one-dimensional photonic crystals with an air defect between them. When we illuminate the microcavity with the appropriate light (laser with a wavelength of 633 nm) allows us to generate electromagnetic forces within the structure. These electromagnetic forces allow the microcavity to oscillate mechanically and we have named such a device Photodyne.
Experimentally, we have characterized the maximum displacement of several photodynes by using different driven frequencies and light powers. The displacements were put in evidence using a commercial vibrometer and by interferometry. From these measurements, it is possible to estimate the generated forces. Finally, we induced mechanical self-oscillations. The electromagnetic force generated within the whole photonic structure, by light is enough to overcome energy losses and sustain self- oscillations at two different frequencies. From these mechano-optical measurements, we estimated the stiffness and Young's modulus of porous silicon and compared the results with values reported elsewhere and with values estimated herein by a mechanical method.
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