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Lighting the way forward: The bright future of photonic integrated circuits

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Integrated optics, a key photonics technology, has major implications for telecommunications, sensing, and computing. By integrating optical elements like lasers, modulators, and detectors onto a single chip, it enhances performance while reducing the size, weight, and power of optical systems. With potential applications in 5G, data centres, quantum communication, and AI, integrated optics is crucial for future communication technologies. Its synergy with quantum information and machine learning opens innovation pathways. This review explores recent advancements in optical platforms, highlighting ongoing research and developments that are driving technological progress in this field. The analysis provides an in-depth scrutiny of recent developments, shedding light on the dynamic terrain of optical innovations and highlighting the strides made in pushing the boundaries of technology.

Source: Sensors International

DOI: 10.1016/j.sintl.2025.100326

Authors: M.A. Butt, B. Janaszek, R. Piramidowicz

Institution: Warsaw University of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Photonic and Optical Devices

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $840