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The parallel RLC circuit is an arrangement where the resistor (R), inductor (L), and capacitor (C) are all connected to the same nodes and, as a result, share the same voltage across them. The parallel RLC circuit is analyzed in terms of admittance (Y), which reflects the ease with which current can flow. The admittance is given by:
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  • 1State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics and Frontiers Science Center for Nano-optoelectronics, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing, China.

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Chip-scale optical frequency combs (microcombs) now offer high efficiency, exceeding 50% energy conversion. Advances in microresonator nonlinear optics and ultralow-loss photonic circuits enable powerful comb functionalities beyond the lab.

Keywords:
Nonlinear photonicsOptical frequency combOptical microresonator

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Area of Science:

  • Photonics and Optical Engineering
  • Nonlinear Optics
  • Integrated Photonics

Background:

  • Optical frequency combs have transitioned from laboratory setups to chip-scale platforms.
  • Microresonators are key for generating combs with advantages in size, weight, and power.
  • Understanding gain/loss dynamics and ultralow-loss circuits are crucial for efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in microcomb efficiency.
  • To highlight novel photonic devices and pumping strategies.
  • To discuss the integration of microcombs into practical applications.

Main Methods:

  • Summarizing progress in nonlinear microresonator optics.
  • Analyzing developments in ultralow-loss photonic circuitry.
  • Reviewing new pumping techniques for comb generation.

    • Main Results:

    • Microcomb energy conversion efficiency has surpassed 50%.
    • Significant improvements stem from enhanced nonlinear processes and optimized photonic circuits.
    • These advancements pave the way for practical, high-performance comb applications.

    Conclusions:

    • Microcomb technology has achieved major efficiency milestones.
    • Further integration of comb functionalities is enabled by these developments.
    • Remaining challenges in the field are identified for future research.