Microring Resonator Based on 3x3 General Multimode Interference Structures Using Silicon Waveguides for Highly Sensitive Sensing and Optical Communication Applications

Trung-Thanh Le

Faculty of Information Technology, Hanoi University of Natural Resources and Environment, Ha Noi, Viet Nam 41A, Phu Dien road, Tu Liem, Ha Noi, Viet Nam

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