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This study showcases plasmonic lithium niobate technology for advanced optical phased arrays (OPAs). This enables ultracompact, high-speed beam steering for next-generation optical networks.

Area of Science:

  • Nanophotonics
  • Plasmonics
  • Optical Engineering

Background:

  • Next-generation optical networks require highly integrated active nanophotonics for reduced footprint and increased speed.
  • Plasmonic systems offer a promising solution to overcome performance limitations in current electro-optic devices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate a plasmonic optical phased array (OPA) for aliasing-free beam steering.
  • To leverage plasmonic lithium niobate technology for high-performance optical beam manipulation.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a plasmonic OPA with two 10 μm long plasmonic phase shifters.
  • Utilizing subwavelength-separated emitters to control the far-field radiation pattern.
  • Characterization of beam steering range and frequency response.
Keywords:
Pockels effectSurface plasmon polaritonelectro-optic modulatorlithium niobate

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  • Achieved aliasing-free beam steering with an angular range of ±5°.
  • Demonstrated a flat frequency response up to 18 GHz, with potential bandwidth of 1.2 THz.
  • Obtained high phase modulation efficiency (VπL = 0.24 Vcm) due to extreme field confinement.

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  • Plasmonic lithium niobate technology enables inertia-free, robust, ultracompact, and high-speed optical beam steering.
  • This approach is a key enabling technology for advanced optical networks.
  • The demonstrated OPA design addresses critical demands for device footprint and operation speed.