Monolithically Integrated Photonic Structures for Stable on-Chip Solar Blind Communications
HE Rui, HU Qiang, RAN Junxue, WANG Junxi, WEI Tongbo
[Introduction] A solar-blind multi-quantum well (MQW) structure wafer based on AlGaN materials is growth by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD). The monolithically integrated photonic chips including light-emitting diodes (LEDs), waveguides, and photodetectors (PDs) are presented. The results of the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) simulation confirm the strong light constraint of the waveguide designed with the triangular structure in the optical coupling region. Furthermore, in virtue of predominant ultraviolet transverse magnetic (TM) modes, the solar blind optical signal is more conducive to lateral transmission along the waveguide inside the integrated chip. The integrated PDs demonstrate sufficient photosensitivity to the optical signal from the integrated LEDs. When the LEDs are operated at 100 mA current, the photo-to-dark current ratio (PDCR) of the integrated PD is about seven orders of magnitude. The responsivity, specific detectivity, and external quantum efficiency of the integrated self-driven PD are 74.89 A/W, 4.22×1013 Jones, and 3.38×104%, respectively. The stable on-chip optical information transmission capability of the monolithically integrated photonic chips confirms the great application potential in large-scale on-chip optical communication in the future.
Ultra-Low Linewidth Frequency Stabilized Integrated Lasers: A New Frontier in Integrated Photonics Era: A Survey
GU Zhenqian, YANG Zhen, ZHA Lulu, HU Junhui, CHI Nan, SHEN Chao
[Introduction] With the advancement of photonic integration technology, ultra-low linewidth frequency-stabilized lasers have demonstrated significant potential in fields such as precision measurement, quantum communication, and atomic clocks. This review summarizes the latest developments in integrated photonics for achieving ultra-low linewidth lasers, particularly breakthroughs made through the integration of Brillouin lasers. We discuss the design principles, manufacturing processes, performance characteristics, and potential value of these lasers in various applications.