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1Department of Electrical Engineering & State Key Laboratory of Terahertz and Millimeter Waves, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China. cwang257@cityu.edu.hk.
Light, Science & Applications
|August 23, 2024
Summary
A universal design strategy for dispersive elements was developed. This enables high-performance arrayed waveguide gratings in thin-film lithium niobate for optical communications.
Area of Science:
- Photonics and Optical Engineering
- Materials Science
Background:
- Arrayed waveguide gratings (AWGs) are key components in optical communication systems.
- Fabricating high-performance AWGs on thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) platforms presents design challenges due to material anisotropy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a universal design strategy for dispersive elements in anisotropic platforms.
- To enable the development of high-performance AWGs in TFLN.
Main Methods:
- Development of a novel design methodology for dispersive elements.
- Application of the strategy to TFLN-based AWG design.
Main Results:
- Demonstration of a universal design strategy applicable to anisotropic platforms.
- Achieved high-performance AWGs in TFLN, crucial for advanced optical networks.
Conclusions:
- The proposed universal design strategy is effective for creating high-performance AWGs.
- This advancement is vital for the future of optical communications, particularly using TFLN technology.
