Discrete parametric band conversion in silicon for mid-infrared applications

Mid-infrared has great potential for silicon photonics. Engineering the dispersion by IR compatible cladding materials and waveguide dimensions enable broadband discrete wavelength conversion. We show that >1.2μm discrete wide-band conversion is achievable at 4μm pumping.

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