Inverse design of a multifunctional MMI waveguide for simultaneous wavelength demultiplexing and power splitting
TL;DR
An inverse-designed multifunctional MMI waveguide that performs wavelength demultiplexing and power splitting at the same time — combining two functions into a single compact passive device. (Best Student Paper, AOPC 2022.)
Highlights
- Single inverse-designed MMI waveguide performs wavelength demultiplexing + power splitting
- Compact passive footprint, foundry-friendly digital metamaterial topology
- Best Student Paper Award at AOPC 2022
Citation
A. Sun, X. Xiao, N. Chi, J. Zhang, "Inverse design of a multifunctional MMI waveguide for simultaneous wavelength demultiplexing and power splitting," Proc. SPIE 12556, AOPC 2022: Optoelectronics and Nanophotonics, 1255605, Jan. 2023.