Authors:	W. Bogaerts, X. Chen, H. Deng, L. Van Iseghem, M. Wang, I. Zand, Y. Zhang, Y. Liu, K.P. Nagarjun, U. Khan
Title:	Programmable Silicon Photonic Circuits
Format:	International Conference Proceedings
Publication date:	7/2022
Journal/Conference/Book:	OptoElectronics and Communication Conference / International Conference on Photonics in Switching and Computing (OECC / PSC) (invited)
Volume(Issue):	p.TuE4-1
Location:	Toyama, Japan
DOI:	10.23919/OECC/PSC53152.2022.9849952
Citations:	1 (Dimensions.ai - last update: 21/12/2025) 1 (OpenCitations - last update: 18/11/2025) Look up on Google Scholar
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Abstract

Programmable photonics configure the flow of light on a photonic chip using software and electrical actuators. Such flexible chips are useful for prototyping new applications. We discuss the underlying technologies for hardware and software.

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