About this Research Topic
Thin film lithium niobate (TFLN) has emerged as a cornerstone in the domain of integrated photonics, heralding new capabilities beyond the traditional scope of bulk lithium niobate. Renowned for its superior electro-optical properties, including significant second-order nonlinearity and a broad transparency window, TFLN has catalyzed advancements across a spectrum of technological applications from high-speed modulation to quantum computing and sensing technologies. The advent of sophisticated nanofabrication techniques for TFLN has markedly enhanced its functional precision, facilitating a leap in performance and application diversity, evident in developments like optical frequency combs and quantum transducers.
This Research Topic aims to facilitate the further development and widespread application of the TFLN platform, enhancing its technical specifications such as bandwidth, power efficiency, and form factor to meet the ambitious demands of next-generation optical communication systems. With TFLN transitioning from research laboratories to high-volume commercial production, there is a critical push to optimize production processes and drive down costs while scaling up the applications of this promising material in real-world applications.
To gather further insights into the expansive potential of TFLN in advanced photonics, we welcome original research articles, perspectives, and reviews addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• TFLN nanofabrication techniques;
• Advanced TFLN-based electro-optic modulators and their applications in data transmission;
• Innovations in acousto-optic modulators and integration of dielectric materials with TFLN;
• Development of passive devices such as polarization rotators, mode filters, and high-efficiency couplers;
• Hybrid material integration on TFLN platforms including III-V components for enhanced optical functionalities;
• Exploration of TFLN in optical frequency combs and nonlinear optics applications;
• Quantum photonics applications utilizing TFLN for state generation and transduction;
• Packaging strategies to enhance the durability and performance of TFLN devices in practical settings.
This Research Topic aims to facilitate the further development and widespread application of the TFLN platform, enhancing its technical specifications such as bandwidth, power efficiency, and form factor to meet the ambitious demands of next-generation optical communication systems. With TFLN transitioning from research laboratories to high-volume commercial production, there is a critical push to optimize production processes and drive down costs while scaling up the applications of this promising material in real-world applications.
To gather further insights into the expansive potential of TFLN in advanced photonics, we welcome original research articles, perspectives, and reviews addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• TFLN nanofabrication techniques;
• Advanced TFLN-based electro-optic modulators and their applications in data transmission;
• Innovations in acousto-optic modulators and integration of dielectric materials with TFLN;
• Development of passive devices such as polarization rotators, mode filters, and high-efficiency couplers;
• Hybrid material integration on TFLN platforms including III-V components for enhanced optical functionalities;
• Exploration of TFLN in optical frequency combs and nonlinear optics applications;
• Quantum photonics applications utilizing TFLN for state generation and transduction;
• Packaging strategies to enhance the durability and performance of TFLN devices in practical settings.
Keywords: Electro-Optic Modulators, IQ/DPIQ Modulator, Polarization rotator, Chip Coupling, Electro-Optic Frequency Comb, Heterogeneous Integration, Integrated Photonic Devices, Nonlinear Optical Applications, TFLN Nanofabrication
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