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Area of Science:

  • Photonics
  • Integrated Optics
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Silicon modulators are crucial for integrating electro-optic functions in devices.
  • Current silicon modulators face a bandwidth ceiling, hindering Tbps-level throughput.
  • Overcoming this bandwidth limitation is essential for next-generation optical communication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate a novel silicon modulator design that surpasses existing bandwidth limitations.
  • To achieve ultrahigh modulation bandwidth for high-throughput data transmission.
  • To explore the potential of silicon photonics in demanding applications.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a cascade corrugated waveguide architecture to induce a slow-light effect.
  • Optimized modulator design to balance efficiency, size, and bandwidth.
  • Fabricated and tested a compact pure silicon modulator.

Main Results:

  • Achieved a record bandwidth of 110 gigahertz.
  • Demonstrated 112 gigabits per second on-off keying operation.
  • The modulator has a compact length of 124 micrometers.

Conclusions:

  • Silicon modulators capable of 110 gigahertz bandwidth are feasible.
  • The slow-light effect in corrugated waveguides is key to high bandwidth.
  • This technology has significant potential for optical interconnects and photonic machine learning.