Nonreciprocal Integrated Photonic Devices

Discover how nonreciprocal devices such as optical isolators and circulators serve a key performance function in photonic integrated circuits, preventing cross-talk and feedback. Learn about their design, test characterization and PIC process integration.

Syllabus

Understand the function of nonreciprocal optical devices, including isolators and circulators, in an integrated photonic system.
Describe device designs, fabrication and characterization of nonreciprocal optical devices based on both magneto-optical and other phenomena.
Summarize the basics of magnetism, magnetic materials and magneto-optics relevant to magneto-optical nonreciprocal devices.
Distinguish the types of magneto-optical materials available, their structure and properties, processing methods, and figures of merit.