Integrated Nonlinear Photonics in AlGaAs-on-insulator Waveguides

May, S. , Mahmudlu, H., Angulo Martínez, A., Kues, M., Dada, A. C. , Clerici, M. and Sorel, M. (2021) Integrated Nonlinear Photonics in AlGaAs-on-insulator Waveguides. Photonics West, Integrated Optics: Devices, Materials, and Technologies XXV, 06-11 Mar 2021. ISBN 9781510642133 (doi: 10.1117/12.2582987)

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Abstract

The heterogeneous integration of AlGaAs-on-insulator (AlGaAs-OI) has proven to be a highly efficient material platform for nonlinear photonics. When AlGaAs is bonded to silica, there is a large difference in refractive index which results in waveguides with a strong modal confinement and enhanced nonlinearities. This, in combination with low linear and nonlinear losses, makes AlGaAs-OI an ideal platform for exploring nonlinear phenomena. In this talk we present recent progress on the design, fabrication and testing of AlGaAs-OI waveguides for efficient second harmonic generation, supercontinuum generation and the creation of photon pairs.

Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Sorel, Professor Marc and Dada, Dr Adetunmise and May, Mr Stuart and Kues, Dr Michael and Clerici, Professor Matteo
Authors: May, S., Mahmudlu, H., Angulo Martínez, A., Kues, M., Dada, A. C., Clerici, M., and Sorel, M.
Subjects:Q Science > Q Science (General)
Q Science > QC Physics
T Technology > T Technology (General)
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
ISSN:0277-786X
ISBN:9781510642133

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