Programmable Photonic Circuits for Microwave and Optical Signal Processing

Learn about programmable photonic integrated circuits and their applications in microwave and optical signal processing through this comprehensive webinar featuring Professor Wim Bogaerts from Ghent University-IMEC. Explore how photonic chip technology has evolved as a key enabling technology for fiber-optic communication while examining the current limitations in programmability compared to electronic counterparts. Discover different classes of programmable photonic circuits and gain insights into the current state of programmable photonics technology. Examine recent demonstrations that showcase the potential and practical applications of these advanced photonic systems. Understand the fundamental principles behind programmable photonic circuits and their role in modern signal processing applications across both microwave and optical domains.