Brillouin photonic integrated circuit interfaces
Abstract
Processing microwave signals in the optical domain # a research field known as microwave photonics # offers great advantages in terms of speed, bandwidth, and frequency range over state-of-the-art electronic solutions. Integrating photonic circuits on a chip using nanofabrication technology further promises a reduction in Size, Weight, and Power consumption (SWaP). Harnessing the intricate interplay of optical and high-frequency acoustic waves in these photonic circuits opened the door to unique high resolution signal processing applications. This project studies the fundamental interactions of optical and acoustic waves in photonic integrated circuits (PICs) with the goal of optimizing waveguide design, fabrication process flows, and interfacing between different waveguide materials and optical fiber. The platform developed in this project will form the basis for high resolution signal processing architectures in a compact footprint.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jun 29, 2023
- Source ID
- N000142312597
Entities
People
- Moritz Merklein
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Sydney