Will silicon be the photonic material of the third millenium? *

Author: Pavesi L.

Source: Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter, Volume 15, Number 26, 2003 , pp. R1169-R1196(1)

Publisher: Institute of Physics Publishing

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Abstract:

Silicon microphotonics, a technology which merges photonics and silicon microelectronic components, is rapidly evolving. Many different fields of application are emerging: transceiver modules for optical communication systems, optical bus systems for ULSI circuits, I/O stages for SOC, displays, .... In this review I will give a brief motivation for silicon microphotonics and try to give the state-of-the-art of this technology. The ingredient still lacking is the silicon laser: a review of the various approaches will be presented. Finally, I will try to draw some conclusions where silicon is predicted to be the material to achieve a full integration of electronic and optical devices.

Language: English

Document Type: Miscellaneous

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