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Title: Integrated nonlinear photonics. Emerging applications and ongoing challenges - A mini review

Journal Article · · Journal of the Optical Society of America. Part B, Optical Physics
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  1. John Hopkins Univ., Laurel, MD (United States)
  2. John Hopkins Univ. Baltimore, MD (United States)
  3. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

In this paper, we provide a review of recent progress in integrated nonlinear photonics with a focus on emerging applications in all-optical signal processing, ultra-low-power all-optical switching, and quantum information processing.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
1184489
Report Number(s):
SAND-2014-18814J; JOBPDE; 540502
Journal Information:
Journal of the Optical Society of America. Part B, Optical Physics, Vol. 31, Issue 12; ISSN 0740-3224
Publisher:
Optical Society of America (OSA)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 32 works
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