Unusual silicon-rich alloy offers enhanced channeling of light for optical computer chips
Thursday, June 2, 2016 - 08:51
in Physics & Chemistry
To improve the efficiency of waveguides—devices that guide light on the surface of silicon optical computer chips—a complex balance must be struck. The need for enhanced optical signal processing properties competes with the demand for low optical losses in waveguide material. Now, A*STAR researchers have developed an alloy that fits the bill, while achieving compatibility with existing silicon computer chip fabrication technology.