| Abstract Scope |
Traditional computing based on CMOS technology is nearing physical limits in terms of miniaturization, speed, and power consumption. Consequently, alternative approaches are under investigation. The most promising is based on a “brain-like” or neuromorphic computation scheme, another is optical quantum computing. These approaches can be realized using silicon photonics (SiPh), and at the heart of both technologies is an efficient, ultra-low power broad band optical modulator. A complete or partial switch from electrons to photons would be revolutionary, the technology ultimately requires integration of active and passive photonic elements on a single chip. As silicon modulators suffer from relatively high-power consumption and large size, materials other than silicon are considered for the compact energy-efficient modulator. I will discuss recent progress in integrating ferroelectric oxides with SiPh for the purpose of fabricating modulators exploiting the linear electro-optic effect. |