Dedicated multi-project wafer (MPW) runs for photonic integrated circuits (PICs) from Si
foundries mean that researchers and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) can now afford to …

Silicon photonics research can be dated back to the 1980s. However, the previous decade
has witnessed an explosive growth in the field. Silicon photonics is a disruptive technology …

Hybrid photonic integration combines complementary advantages of different material
platforms, offering superior performance and flexibility compared with monolithic …

Integrated photonics is a promising route toward high-performance next-generation ICT and
sensing devices. Although fiber-packaging is perhaps the most widely discussed obstacle to …

The demand for photonic systems based on Silicon CMOS technology is driven by its ability
to satisfy demands in large markets, particularly for telecoms, datacoms and sensing …

A novel method for the laser to fiber coupling is presented in which coarse alignment is
achieved through micromachined v-grooves and mirrors in a fused silica substrate …

With an aim to explore the suitable refractive index profile for maximum coupling, we present
a theoretical investigation of coupling optics involving a laser diode and single mode circular …

A photonic thermal sensor has been demonstrated using photonic waveguide-based
Michelson interferometer (MI), with a footprint of only 120 μm× 80 μm. Operating at the …

This study presents a new model for analyzing the temperature distribution and weld pool
shape in Nd: YAG pulsed laser welding. In the proposed approach, a surface flux heat …

Recent advances in silicon photonics promise to revolutionize modern technology by
improving performance of everyday devices in multiple fields. However, as the industry …