Myths and truths about optical phase change materials: A perspective
Abstract
Uniquely furnishing giant and nonvolatile modulation of optical properties and chalcogenide phase change materials (PCMs) have emerged as a promising material to transform integrated photonics and free-space optics alike. The surge of interest in these materials warrants a thorough understanding of their characteristics specifically in the context of photonic applications. This article seeks to clarify some commonly held misconceptions about PCMs and offer a perspective on new research frontiers in the field.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- May 24, 2021
- Source ID
- 10.1063/5.0054114
Entities
People
- Arka Majumdar
- Carlos Ríos
- Juejun Hu
- Mikhail Y Shalaginov
- Mo Li
- Tian Gu
- Yifei Zhang
Organizations
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- University of Washington