Towards Polarization-Independent Four-Wave Mixing in Dispersion Engineered AlGaAs-on-Insulator Nano-Waveguide

We demonstrate a polarization-independent continuous wave four-wave mixing conversion bandwidth of 70 nm (1530-1600 nm) in a dispersion engineered high-index contrast AlGaAs-on-insulator nano-waveguide. We obtain constant conversion efficiency over 175 nm for the TE mode.

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