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Nature-inspired asymmetric microdisk resonators offer new capabilities for integrated photonics. These biomimetic designs enable precise control over coupling strength in nanoscale systems, advancing optical information processing.

Area of Science:

  • Integrated photonics
  • Nanophotonics
  • Biomimetic design

Background:

  • Microdisk resonators are key to on-chip optical processing.
  • Current designs are mostly symmetric, limiting potential.
  • Asymmetric, biomimetic approaches are underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore asymmetric microdisk resonator geometries inspired by maple seeds.
  • To demonstrate novel operational capabilities beyond symmetric designs.
  • To investigate strain-mediated coupling for scalable mechanical networks.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical demonstration of asymmetric disk geometries.
  • Analysis of coupling strength control in nanoscale pillars.
  • Exploration of directional anisotropy for selective coupling.

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Main Results:

  • Asymmetric designs enable tunable coupling strength.
  • Nanoscale monolithic pillars show controlled coupling.
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  • Biomimetic asymmetric microdisk resonators offer advanced functionalities.
  • These designs unlock new possibilities for integrated photonic systems.
  • Nature-inspired photonics can drive innovation in optical information processing.