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  • 1Department of Physics, School of Sciences and Engineering, American University in Cairo, AUC Avenue, New Cairo, 74, 11835, Egypt.

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Integrated photonic interferometers using silicon-on-insulator technology were developed. These devices, featuring subwavelength gratings, show promise for advanced optical filtering, sensing, and modulation applications.

Area of Science:

  • Photonics and Optical Engineering
  • Integrated Optics
  • Nanophotonics

Background:

  • Michelson interferometers are fundamental optical devices.
  • Silicon-on-insulator (SOI) platforms offer excellent optical properties for integrated photonics.
  • Subwavelength gratings (SWG) provide unique optical functionalities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and fabricate novel integrated photonic interferometers based on the Michelson architecture.
  • To leverage SWG technology for enhanced performance in integrated optical devices.
  • To explore complex interferometric structures for specialized applications.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of Michelson interferometers on a silicon-on-insulator platform.
  • Integration of directional couplers, subwavelength gratings (SWG), and Bragg grating reflectors.

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  • Cascading and branching of multiple Michelson units to create complex structures.

    • Main Results:

    • Fabricated Fabry-Pérot devices achieved quality factors over 6,500.
    • Michelson-based structures demonstrated high extinction ratios up to 43 dB.
    • Experimental results showed good agreement with simulations.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed integrated photonic interferometers show high performance.
    • SWG integration enables fine-tuning of optical properties and enhanced sensing capabilities.
    • The devices are suitable for applications in optical filtering, sensing, and electro-optic modulation.