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Xinlun Cai¹, Jianwei Wang, Michael J Strain

¹Photonics Group, Merchant Venturers School of Engineering, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.

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Researchers developed tiny silicon chip devices that precisely control light beams carrying orbital angular momentum (OAM). These optical vortex emitters pave the way for miniaturized, high-performance photonic integrated circuits.

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Area of Science:

Photonics and Optical Engineering
Integrated Optics
Quantum Information Science

Background:

Orbital angular momentum (OAM) in optical beams enables advanced applications.
Miniaturization and integration are crucial for practical OAM-based devices.
Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) offer enhanced performance and functionality.

Purpose of the Study:

To demonstrate silicon-integrated optical vortex emitters.
To achieve controlled extraction of light with high OAM into free-space beams.
To explore the potential for large-scale integration of OAM emitters.

Main Methods:

Utilizing angular gratings to couple light from whispering gallery modes (WGMs) to free-space beams.
Designing and fabricating compact silicon-based photonic devices.
Experimental characterization of emitted beams to verify OAM properties.

Main Results:

Demonstration of silicon-integrated optical vortex emitters with radii as small as 3.9 micrometers.
Experimental confirmation of precisely defined and adjustable OAM in emitted beams.
Successful fabrication of integrated arrays and simultaneous emission of multiple optical vortices.

Conclusions:

Silicon-integrated optical vortex emitters are feasible and offer precise OAM control.
The demonstrated devices enable miniaturization and enhanced functionality for OAM applications.
Potential for large-scale integration on CMOS-compatible chips opens doors for widespread applications.