Paper 13110-88
Paper 13110-88
Broadband programmable multi-channel nonvolatile modal switch
19 August 2024 • 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM PDT | Conv. Ctr. Exhibit Hall A
Abstract
We present a novel multi-channel, broadband, non-volatile, programmable modal switch, a first-of-its-kind for on-chip mode-division multiplexing (MDM) systems. Leveraging nanoscale Phase-Change Materials (PCM) within a silicon photonic framework, our design uniquely enables dynamic, efficient, and selective routing to multiple output ports. Our switch outperforms existing solutions by offering an expansive operating bandwidth (>70 nm), low loss (<1 dB), and high extinction ratio (> -10 dB). This innovation represents a significant step forward in scalable, energy-efficient MDM, vital for next-generation data centers and high-performance computing.
Presenter
Amged Alquliah
Univ. of California, San Diego (United States)
Dr. Amged Alquliah is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of California, San Diego, with a Ph.D. in Photonics Engineering from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and an M.Sc. in Communication Engineering from Kazan National Research Technical University. His research focuses on Integrated Photonics, Silicon Photonics, Phase Change Materials, and Optoelectronics. Dr. Alquliah has contributed to several publications in these areas and holds professional certifications. He has been awarded scholarships and honors for his academic work and also has experience in teaching.