We theoretically study a parallel optical configuration which includes $N$ periodically coupled whispering-gallery-mode resonators. The model shows an obvious effect which has a direct analogy with the phenomenon of multiple electromagnetically induced transparency in quantum systems. The numerical simulations illuminate that the frequency transparency windows are sharp and highly transparent. We also briefly discuss the experimental feasibility of the current scheme in two practical systems, microrings and microdisks.

• Received 8 October 2006

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.75.063833