The field of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) for photonic integrated circuits (PICs)
is reviewed. This field leverages mechanics at the nanometer to micrometer scale to improve …

The remarkable achievements in the area of integrated optical memories and optical
random access memories (RAMs) together with the rapid adoption of optical interconnects in …

Neuromorphic photonics has recently emerged as a promising hardware accelerator, with
significant potential speed and energy advantages over digital electronics for machine …

In recent years, optical modulators, photodetectors,(de) multiplexers, and heterogeneously
integrated lasers based on silicon optical platforms have been verified. The performance of …

Narrow linewidth lasers have many applications, such as higher order coherent
communications, optical sensing, and metrology. While semiconductor lasers are typically …

Ultrafast all‐optical switching, possessing the unique function of light controlling light, is an
essential component of on‐chip ultrafast optical connection networks as well as integrated …

Efficient integrated photonic switches play a critical role in both interchip optical
interconnects and data center networks that need to be dynamically reconfigured. Here, we …

Heterogeneous silicon photonics using wafer bonding is reaching maturity with commercial
products for the data center market being shipped in volume. Here we give an overview of …

Heterogeneous silicon photonics is uniquely positioned to address the photonic sensing
needs of upcoming autonomous cars and provide the necessary cost reduction for …

We present a brief overview of the various leading platforms for photonic integration.
Subsequently, we consider the possibility of a photonic integrated circuit platform utilizing …