2021 Schedule

SC270: High Power Fiber Lasers and Amplifiers

SC455: Integrated Photonics for Quantum Information Science and Technology

SC478: Microresonator based Optical Frequency Comb Sources and Integrated Waveguide Based Supercontinuum Generation

High Speed Sources and Data Centre Applications

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1. 5:00 - 5:15

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   STu1J.1

   Infrared Light Power Transmission Limitation of Optical Fibers

   Presenter: Mario Ferraro , University of Rome La Sapienza

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   Luminescence from silica defects is associated with a multiphoton absorption mechanism, responsible for strong nonlinear losses in graded-index multimode optical fibers. Our experiments reveal the existence of a fundamental limitation to the power transmission capabilities of optical fibers.Authors: Mario Ferraro, University of Rome La Sapienza / Fabio Mangini, University of Brescia / Mario Zitelli, University of Rome La Sapienza / Alioune Niang, University of Brescia / Alessandro Tonello, University of Limoges / Vincent Couderc, University of Limoges / Stefan Wabnitz, University of Rome La Sapienza
2. 5:15 - 5:45

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   STu1J.2

   Optics for the Cloud: Challenges and Opportunities

   Presenter: Francesca Parmigiani , Microsoft Research Ltd

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   Invited

   This talk discusses some of the key challenges of designing future disruptive optical technologies for the Cloud, primarily in compute. A glimpse into some opportunities we see in the photonic space will also be covered.Authors: Francesca Parmigiani, Microsoft Research Ltd / Istvan Haller, Microsoft Research Ltd / Christos Gkantsidis, Microsoft Research Ltd / Hitesh Ballani, Microsoft Research Ltd / Antony Rowstron, Microsoft Research Ltd
3. 5:45 - 6:00

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   STu1J.3

   Electrically Controllable Microlaser Combs in Graphene-Fiber Microresonators

   Presenter: Chenye Qin , University of Electronic Science & Technology of China

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   Electrically controllable laser frequency combs are achieved in a 10 GHz graphene heterogeneous fiber microcavity. It demonstrates tunable mode-locking states with half-an-octave span and phase noise down to -120 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz.Authors: Chenye Qin, University of Electronic Science & Technology of China / Kunpeng Jia, Nanjing University / Teng Tan, University of Electronic Science & Technology of China / Yanhong Guo, University of Electronic Science & Technology of China / Hao Zhang, University of Electronic Science & Technology of China / Zhenda Xie, Nanjing University / Yunjiang Rao, University of Electronic Science & Technology of China / Shu-wei Huang, University of Colorado Boulder / Baicheng Yao, University of Electronic Science & Technology of China
4. 6:00 - 6:15

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   STu1J.4

   Comb-Locked Telecom-Grade Tunable Laser Using a low-Cost FPGA-Based Lockbox

   Presenter: Zitong Feng , university of southampton

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   We frequency locked a commercial ITLA (integrable-tunable-laser-assembly) laser to an optical frequency comb with arbitrary carrier frequency within the telecom L band (1570-1625 nm). We achieved long-term (days) frequency stability below ±1.5 Hz.Authors: Zitong Feng, university of southampton / Alex Tourigny-Plante, Universite Laval / Josef Vojtěch, Praha 6 / Jérôme Genest, Universite Laval / David Richardson, university of southampton / Radan Slavik, university of southampton
5. 6:15 - 6:30

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   STu1J.5

   2.17 GHz Soliton-Like Harmonic Mode-Locking Generated From an Yb-Doped Fiber Laser With Anomalous Net Dispersion

   Presenter: Lei Jin , University of Tokyo

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   We demonstrate a 2.17 GHz harmonically mode-locked Yb-doped fiber laser with low pump power, which has a fundamental frequency of 167 MHz. The RF signal-to-noise ratio was confirmed larger than 60 dB.Authors: Zihao Zhao, University of Tokyo / Lei Jin, University of Tokyo / Sze Set, University of Tokyo / Shinji Yamashita, University of Tokyo

Quantum Engineering Challenges

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1. 5:00 - 5:15

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   FTu1N.1

   Modal Crosstalk Suppression Using Digital Multi-Probe Time Reversal Through Free-Space Turbulence and Multimode Fiber

   Presenter: Jiapeng Zhao , Univerisity of Rochester

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   We demonstrate that digital multi-probe time reversal can effectively suppress crosstalk for mode-division multiplexing. The performance of multi-probe time-reversal is experimentally characterized over a 340-m free-space link and a 1-km standard multimode fiber.Authors: Yiyu Zhou, Univerisity of Rochester / Jiapeng Zhao, Univerisity of Rochester / Boris Braverman, University of Ottawa / Runzhou Zhang, University of Sourthern California / Kai Pang, University of Sourthern California / Alexander Fyffe, University of South Florida / Alan Eli Willner, University of Sourthern California / Zhimin Shi, University of South Florida / Robert Boyd, Univerisity of Rochester
2. 5:15 - 5:30

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   FTu1N.2

   Adaptive-Optics Enhanced Distribution of Entangled Photons Over Turbulent Free-Space Optical Channels

   Presenter: Vijay Nafria , University of Arizona

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   We experimentally demonstrate using of adaptive optics to mitigate atmospheric turbulence effects on the distribution of entangled photons over free-space optical links and provide significantly improved photon-counting rates and biphoton correlationsAuthors: Vijay Nafria, University of Arizona
3. 5:30 - 5:45

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   FTu1N.3

   Energy-Bandwidth Optimization of Quantum-Enabled Communication Channels

   Presenter: Jabir M. V. , National institute of Standard and Technology

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   We introduce new modulation schemes and experimentally verify that they enhance the accuracy of practical quantum measurements and significantly optimize the combined use of energy and bandwidth for long communication alphabetsAuthors: Jabir M. V., National institute of Standard and Technology / N. Fajar R. Annafianto, National institute of Standard and Technology / Ivan Burenkov, Joint Quantum Institute / Abdella Battou, National institute of Standard and Technology / Sergey Polyakov, National institute of Standard and Technology
4. 5:45 - 6:00

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   FTu1N.4

   On-Chip Optical Filters for Microwave-Optical Quantum Transduction in Thin-Film Lithium Niobate

   Presenter: Hana Warner , Harvard University

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   We describe a low-loss on-chip optical filter network designed to separate pump and signal photons in a cavity electro-optic microwave-optical transducer for enhanced transduction performance.Authors: Jeffrey Holzgrafe, Harvard University / Hana Warner, Harvard University / Di Zhu, Harvard University / Neil Sinclair, Harvard University / Marco Colangelo, Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Emma Batson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Amirhassan Shams-Ansari, Harvard University / Yaowen Hu, Harvard University / Karl Berggren, Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Marko Loncar, Harvard University
5. 6:00 - 6:15

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   FTu1N.5

   a Programmable Electro-Optic Bell-State Analyzer for Spectrally Distinguishable Photons

   Presenter: Navin Lingaraju , Purdue University

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   We demonstrate a Bell-state analyzer that operates directly on frequency mismatch and unambiguously distinguishes two of four Bell states with accuracy exceeding 98%, opening a feasible path to wavelength-multiplexed quantum networks.Authors: Navin Lingaraju, Purdue University / Hsuan-Hao Lu, Purdue University / Daniel Leaird, Purdue University / Steven Estrella, Freedom Photonics / Joseph Lukens, Oak Ridge National Laboratory / Andrew Weiner, Purdue University
6. 6:15 - 6:30

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   FTu1N.6

   Multimode Integrated SU(1,1) Interferometer

   Presenter: Polina Sharapova , University of Paderborn

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   We present a frequency multimode integrated SU (1,1) interferometer with a polarization converter and strong signal-idler photon correlations. Phase sensitivity below the shot noise limit is demonstrated, various filtering and seeding strategies are discussed.Authors: Alessandro Ferreri, University of Paderborn / Matteo Santandrea, University of Paderborn / Michael Stefszky, University of Paderborn / Kai-Hong Luo, University of Paderborn / Harald Herrmann, University of Paderborn / Christine Silberhorn, University of Paderborn / Polina Sharapova, University of Paderborn
7. 6:30 - 6:45

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   FTu1N.7

   Performance Analysis of Free-Space Quantum Key Distribution Using Multiple Spatial Modes

   Presenter: wenhua he , University of Arizona

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   We present a flat-top focused-beam spatial multiplexing scheme for quantum key distribution. It captures a significant fraction of the multiplexing rate gain in vacuum transmission, and outperforms OAM-bearing modes in turbulence.Authors: wenhua he, University of Arizona / Saikat Guha, University of Arizona / Jeffrey Shapiro, Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Boulat Bash, University of Arizona
8. 6:45 - 7:00

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   FTu1N.8

   Scaling the Discrete Fourier Transform Gate in the Quantum Frequency Processor

   Presenter: Hsuan-Hao Lu , Purdue University

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   We show that the d-dimensional discrete Fourier transform can be implemented by adding RF harmonics to the applied modulation in a quantum frequency processor. Implementing the d=3 case experimentally, we quantify entanglement and perform full quantum state tomography.Authors: Hsuan-Hao Lu, Purdue University / Navin Lingaraju, Purdue University / Daniel Leaird, Purdue University / Andrew Weiner, Purdue University / Joseph Lukens, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Exciton Dynamics in Two-dimensional Semiconductors

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1. 5:00 - 5:15

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   FTu1O.1

   Oservation of Bound Excitons Stabilised by the Interaction With a Photonic Resonator

   Presenter: Simone De Liberato , University of Southampton

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   We demonstrate that, in cavity-embedded doped quantum wells, strong light- matter interaction can create a bound excitonic state. Such a cavity-stabilised state is spectroscopically observed as a discrete resonance below the ionisation threshold.Authors: Erika Cortese, University of Southampton / Ngoc Linh Tran, Université Paris-Saclay / Jean-Michel Manceau, Université Paris-Saclay / Adel Bousseksou, Université Paris-Saclay / Iacopo Carusotto, Università di Trento and INO-CNR BEC Center / Giorgio Biasiol, CNR-IOM / Raffaele Colombelli, Université Paris-Saclay / Simone De Liberato, University of Southampton
2. 5:15 - 5:30

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   FTu1O.2

   Site-Controlled and Optically Accessible Single Spins in van der Waals Heterostructures

   Presenter: ARUNABH MUKHERJEE , University of Rochester

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   Single spin arrays can serve as a scalable qubit platform. Here, we report the observation of arrays of single spins which are optically accessible through strain-induced localized positive trions residing in WSe2/CrI3 heterostructures.Authors: ARUNABH MUKHERJEE, University of Rochester / Kamran Shayan, University of Rochester / Lizhong Li, Cornell University / Jie Shan, Cornell University / Kin Fai Mak, Cornell University / A. Vamivakas, University of Rochester
3. 5:30 - 5:45

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   FTu1O.3

   Highly-Confined Exciton-Polaritons Supported by Monolayer Semiconductors

   Presenter: Itai Epstein , Tel Aviv University

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   We predict the existence of a new type of highly-confined exciton-polariton supported by monolayer semiconductors in the visible spectrum, which exhibits two orders-of-magnitudes larger wavelength confinement in comparison to surface-plasmon-polaritons at the same spectral range.Authors: Itai Epstein, Tel Aviv University / Frank Koppens, ICFO
4. 5:45 - 6:00

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   FTu1O.5

   Transfer of Trionic Coherence Upon Femtosecond Hole Relaxation in a Single CdSe/ZnSe Quantum Dot

   Presenter: Philipp Henzler , University of Konstanz

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   Persistent quantum beats between hot trion states are detected with femtosecond transmission microscopy and manipulated by pump-probe polarizations. Induced absorption into excited biexciton levels reveals transfer of coherence between excited states upon femtosecond hole relaxation.Authors: Philipp Henzler, University of Konstanz / Matthias Holtkemper, University of Münster / Christian Traum, University of Konstanz / Marcel Erbe, University of Konstanz / Doris Reiter, University of Münster / Tilmann Kuhn, University of Münster / Denis Seletskiy, University of Konstanz / Alfred Leitenstorfer, University of Konstanz
5. 6:00 - 6:15

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   FTu1O.6

   Time-Resolved ARPES of Excitons in a 2D Semiconductor

   Presenter: Julien Madeo , Okinawa Inst of Science & Technology

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   We use a table-top time-resolved ARPES based on a MHz XUV source to directly observe direct and momentum-forbidden excitons in the full first Brillouin zone of WSe2 monolayer and measure their ultrafast dynamics.Authors: Julien Madeo, Okinawa Inst of Science & Technology / Michael Man, Okinawa Inst of Science & Technology / Chakradhar Sahoo, Okinawa Inst of Science & Technology / Marshall Campbell, University of Texas at Austin / Vivek Pareek, Okinawa Inst of Science & Technology / E Laine Wong, Okinawa Inst of Science & Technology / Abdullah Al-Mahboob, Okinawa Inst of Science & Technology / Bala Murali Krishna Mariserla, Indian Institute of Technology / Xiaoqin Li, University of Texas at Austin / Tony Heinz, Stanford University / Ting Cao, Stanford University / Keshav Dani, Okinawa Inst of Science & Technology
6. 6:15 - 6:30

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   FTu1O.7

   Directly Visualization of Excitonic Wavefunction in 2D Semiconductors by Angle Resolved Photoemission Spectroscopy

   Presenter: Michael Man , Okinawa Inst. of Science and Technology

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   Using time- and angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy on a microscopic sample of a 2D semiconductor, we visualized directly the excitonic wavefunction in real- and momentum-space.Authors: Michael Man, Okinawa Inst. of Science and Technology / Julien Madeo, Okinawa Inst. of Science and Technology / Chakradhar Sahoo, Okinawa Inst. of Science and Technology / Kaichen Xie, University of Washington / Marshall Campbell, The University of Texas at Austin / Vivek Pareek, Okinawa Inst. of Science and Technology / Arka Karmakar, Okinawa Inst. of Science and Technology / E Laine Wong, Okinawa Inst. of Science and Technology / Abdullah Al-Mahboob, Okinawa Inst. of Science and Technology / Nicholas Chan, Okinawa Inst. of Science and Technology / David Bacon, Okinawa Inst. of Science and Technology / Xing Zhu, Okinawa Inst. of Science and Technology / Mohamed Abdelrasoul, Okinawa Inst. of Science and Technology / Xiaoqin Li, The University of Texas at Austin / Tony Heinz, Stanford University / Felipe Jornada, Stanford University / Ting Cao, University of Washington / Keshav Dani, Okinawa Inst. of Science and Technology
7. 6:30 - 7:00

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   FTu1O.4

   Optical Spectroscopy of Excitonic States in two-Dimensional Semiconductors and Heterostructures

   Presenter: Joshua Lui , University of California Riverside

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   Invited

   We applied optical spectroscopy to study the excitonic states in two-dimensional transition-metal-dichalcogenide gating devices encapsulated by hexagonal boron nitride. Our research reveals intriguing gate-tunable excitonic behavior in the two-dimensional platforms.Authors: Joshua Lui, University of California Riverside

High- and Low-Harmonic Generation

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1. 5:00 - 5:15

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   FTu1L.1

   High Harmonic Generation in Topological Chiral Crystals

   Presenter: Prashant Padmanabhan , Los Alamos National Laboratory

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   We demonstrate perturbative optical harmonic generation up to fifth order in the topological chiral crystal RhSi under femtosecond mid-infrared excitation, with particularly strong third harmonic responses that may be linked to Berry curvature contributions.Authors: Prashant Padmanabhan, Los Alamos National Laboratory / Tyler Cochran, Princeton University / Nicholas Sirica, Los Alamos National Laboratory / Tiema Qian, University of California, Los Angeles / Ni Ni, University of California, Los Angeles / Dmitry Yarotski, Los Alamos National Laboratory / Jian-Xin Zhu, Los Alamos National Laboratory / M. Hasan, Princeton University / Rohit Prasankumar, Los Alamos National Laboratory
2. 5:15 - 5:30

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   FTu1L.2

   Chiral Solid-State High-Harmonic Generation and Spectroscopy With Polarization-Tailored Strong Fields

   Presenter: Tobias Heinrich , University of Göttingen

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   We generate circularly polarized high harmonics from solids by matching the laser’s three-fold symmetries with those of the crystal. The chiral harmonic radiation probes the ferromagnetic surface states formed in magnesium oxide by spontaneous chiral-symmetry-breaking.Authors: Tobias Heinrich, University of Göttingen / Marco Taucer, National Research Council of Canada and University of Ottawa / Ofer Kfir, University of Göttingen / Paul Corkum, National Research Council of Canada and University of Ottawa / André Staudte, National Research Council of Canada and University of Ottawa / Claus Ropers, University of Göttingen / Murat Sivis, University of Göttingen
3. 5:30 - 5:45

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   FTu1L.3

   Ellipticity Controlled High-Order Harmonic Generation in 2D Materials

   Presenter: Richard Hollinger , Friedrich Schiller University Jena

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   High harmonic generation (HHG) in a single-atomic-layer non-centrosymmetric semiconductor is investigated experimentally for different driving laser field polarizations. The ellipticity enhanced even-order HHG for certain crystal orientations reveals linked laser and valley polarizations.Authors: Richard Hollinger, Friedrich Schiller University Jena / Harshitha N.G., Friedrich Schiller University Jena / Viacheslav Korolev, Friedrich Schiller University Jena / Ziyang Gan, Friedrich Schiller University Jena / Antony George, Friedrich Schiller University Jena / Valentina Shumakova, Technical University Vienna / Michael Zuerch, University of California Berkeley / Tobias Vogl, Friedrich Schiller University Jena / Audrius Pugzlys, Technical University Vienna / Andrius Baltuska, Technical University Vienna / Falk Eilenberger, Friedrich Schiller University Jena / Christian Spielmann, Friedrich Schiller University Jena / Andrey Turchanin, Friedrich Schiller University Jena / Daniil Kartashov, Friedrich Schiller University Jena
4. 5:45 - 6:00

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   FTu1L.4

   High-Harmonic Generation in Metallic Titanium Nitride

   Presenter: Aleksey Korobenko , University of Ottawa

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   We demonstrate that high-harmonics generation (HHG) in metallic titanium nitride outperforms HHG in conventional metals limited by the damage threshold. Metal harmonics can link solid and plasma HHG together, and pave way for XUV generating plasmonics.Authors: Aleksey Korobenko, University of Ottawa / Soham Saha, Purdue University / Alan Godfrey, University of Ottawa / Marina Gertsvolf, National Research Council / Andrei Naumov, National Research Council / David Villeneuve, National Research Council / Alexandra Boltasseva, Purdue University / Vladimir Shalaev, Purdue University / Paul Corkum, University of Ottawa
5. 6:00 - 6:15

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   FTu1L.5

   Generation of Tunable Ultrashort X-ray Pulses and Delta-Pulse Trains in van der Waals Materials

   Presenter: Amnon Balanov , Technion

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   <div style="direction: ltr;">We find an X-ray generation mechanism based on van der Waals materials, which promises generation of ultrashort pulses, delta-pulse trains, and monochromatic X-ray radiation, with controllable intensity, directionality, and polarization.</div>Authors: Amnon Balanov, Technion / Alexey Gorlach, Technion / Ido Kaminer, Technion
6. 6:15 - 6:30

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   FTu1L.6

   Enhanced Second-Harmonic Generation in Mie-Resonant MoS2 Nanodisks

   Presenter: Anna Popkova , Lomonosov Moscow State University

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   Enhanced second-harmonic generation in a single MoS2 nanodisk due to the overlap of Mie resonances at the fundamental wavelength with the C-exciton resonance at the second-harmonic wavelength is observed.Authors: Anna Popkova, Lomonosov Moscow State University / Ilya Antropov, Lomonosov Moscow State University / Gleb Tselikov, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology / F. Bedu, Aix Marseille Université / I. Ozerov, Aix Marseille Université / A. Arsenin, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology / V. Volkov, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology / V. Bessonov, Lomonosov Moscow State University / A. Fedyanin, Lomonosov Moscow State University
7. 6:30 - 6:45

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   FTu1L.7

   Broadband-Tunable Third Harmonic Generation Using Phase-Change Chalcogenides

   Presenter: Muliang Zhu , Georgia Institute of Technology

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   We demonstrate a Ge2Sb2Te5 (GST)-based asymmetric Fabry-Perot cavity facilitating broadband continuous tuning of third-harmonic generation (THG) due to the nonvolatile high refractive-index contrast amorphous, semi-crystalline, and crystalline GST phases.Authors: Muliang Zhu, Georgia Institute of Technology / Sajjad Abdollahramezani, Georgia Institute of Technology / Chentao Li, Emory University / Tianren Fan, Georgia Institute of Technology / Hayk Harutyunyan, Emory University / Ali Adibi, Georgia Institute of Technology
8. 6:45 - 7:00

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   FTu1L.8

   Third-Harmonic Generation Enhanced by Topological Corner States in Valley-Hall Dielectric Metasurfaces

   Presenter: Sergey Kruk , Australian National University

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   We design numerically, then fabricate and study experimentally optical valley-Hall resonant dielectric metasurfaces placed on a mirror for topology-empowered third-harmonic generation from subwavelength topological edge and corner states.Authors: Sergey Kruk, Australian National University / Wenlong Gao, Paderborn University / Duk-Yong Choi, Australian National University / Thomas Zentgraf, Paderborn University / Shuang Zhang, University of Birmingham / Yuri Kivshar, Australian National University

Plasma Optics

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1. 5:00 - 5:15

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   FTu1K.1

   Sub-Cycle Control of Relativistic Plasma Mirror Dynamics

   Presenter: Marie Ouillé , Laboratoire d'Optique Appliquée

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   We report on carrier-envelope phase (CEP) effects on the emission of high-order harmonics and electron beams from plasma mirrors driven by relativistic-intensity near-single-cycle laser pulses at 1 kHz repetition rate.Authors: Marie Ouillé, Laboratoire d'Optique Appliquée / Jaismeen Kaur, Laboratoire d'Optique Appliquée / Stefan Haessler, Laboratoire d'Optique Appliquée / Zhao Cheng, Laboratoire d'Optique Appliquée / Aline Vernier, Laboratoire d'Optique Appliquée / Jérôme Faure, Laboratoire d'Optique Appliquée / Rodrigo Lopez-Martens, Laboratoire d'Optique Appliquée
2. 5:15 - 5:30

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   FTu1K.2

   Simultaneous Measurements of High-Order Harmonics, Accelerated Electrons and Protons Emitted From Relativistic Plasma Mirrors

   Presenter: Jaismeen Kaur , Laboratoire d'Optique Appliquée (LOA), CNRS, Ecole Polytechnique, ENSTA Paris, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, 91120 Palaiseau, France

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   We report the first simultaneous measurements of high-harmonic generation, accelerated electron and proton beams generated on relativistic plasma mirrors with controlled scale length using laser pulses with duration tunable from 27 fs to sub-4 fs.Authors: Jaismeen Kaur, Laboratoire d'Optique Appliquée (LOA), CNRS, Ecole Polytechnique, ENSTA Paris, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, 91120 Palaiseau, France / Dan Levy, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 76100, Israel / Marie Ouillé, Laboratoire d'Optique Appliquée (LOA), CNRS, Ecole Polytechnique, ENSTA Paris, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, 91120 Palaiseau, France / Igor Andriyash, Laboratoire d'Optique Appliquée (LOA), CNRS, Ecole Polytechnique, ENSTA Paris, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, 91120 Palaiseau, France / Eyal Kroupp, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 76100, Israel / Victor Malka, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 76100, Israel / Jérôme Faure, Laboratoire d'Optique Appliquée (LOA), CNRS, Ecole Polytechnique, ENSTA Paris, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, 91120 Palaiseau, France / Stefan Haessler, Laboratoire d'Optique Appliquée (LOA), CNRS, Ecole Polytechnique, ENSTA Paris, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, 91120 Palaiseau, France / Rodrigo Lopez-Martens, Laboratoire d'Optique Appliquée (LOA), CNRS, Ecole Polytechnique, ENSTA Paris, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, 91120 Palaiseau, France
3. 5:30 - 5:45

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   FTu1K.3

   (Withdrawn) MeV Proton Acceleration From Ultrathin Targets With 11 fs, 3TW Laser Pulses at Oblique Incidence

   Presenter: Karoly Osvay , University of Szeged

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   Protons are accelerated from various target materials having a thickness between 5nm and 9000nm with few cycle, high contrast laser pulses. The cut-off energy is around 1 MeV, independent of the target thickness and material.Authors: Sargis Ter-Avetisyan, University of Szeged / Parvin Varmazyar, University of Szeged / Joon-Gon Son, University of Szeged / Kwinten Nelissen, ELI-ALPS / Sudipta Mondal, ELI-ALPS / Kahaly Subhendu, ELI-ALPS / Adam Borzsonyi, ELI-ALPS / Janos Csontos, ELI-ALPS / Zsolt Lecz, ELI-ALPS / Arpad Mohacsi, University of Szeged / Tamas Somoskoi, ELI-ALPS / Szabolcs Toth, ELI-ALPS / Laszlo Toth, ELI-ALPS / Martin Matys, Institute of Physics ASCR / Petr Valenta, Institute of Physics ASCR / Sergei Bulanov, Institute of Physics ASCR / Georg Korn, Institute of Physics ASCR / Ales Necas, TAE Technologies / Toshiki Tajima, TAE Technologies / Gerard Mourou, Ecole Polytechnique / Gabor Szabo, ELI-ALPS / Karoly Osvay, University of Szeged
4. 5:45 - 6:00

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   FTu1K.4

   High-Power Ultraviolet Vortex Beams Generated From a Relativistic Laser Interacting With an Ultrathin Foil

   Presenter: Nicholas Fasano , Princeton University

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   Ultrathin foils irradiated by relativistic circularly polarized lasers emit harmonics in both the transmitted and reflected directions that contain orbital angular momentum. We demonstrate this scheme using ab-initio three-dimensional particle-in-cell simulations.Authors: Nicholas Fasano, Princeton University / Julia Mikhailova, Princeton University
5. 6:00 - 6:15

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   FTu1K.5

   Application of Plasma Optics to Precision Control of Laser Energy Deposition in Laser-Fusion Experiments

   Presenter: Pierre Michel , Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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   Self-induced plasma gratings are now routinely used in inertial confinement fusion experiments at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) to achieve precise spatio-temporal control of the laser energy deposition directly inside the fusion targets.Authors: Pierre Michel, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Richard Berger, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Debbie Callahan, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Tom Chapman, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Jean-Michel Di Nicola, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Laurent Divol, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Michael Edwards, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / John Heebner, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Otto Landen, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Nuno Lemos, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Brian MacGowan, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Nathan Meezan, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / John Moody, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Joe Ralph, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / David Strozzi, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Larry Suter, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Richard Town, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
6. 6:15 - 6:30

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   FTu1K.7

   Measuring the Optical Properties of Ionization Gratings in Air for Control of Femtosecond Lasers

   Presenter: Matthew Edwards , Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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   Interference between crossed femtosecond lasers can drive spatially varying ionization, producing a high-flux plasma optic. We measure the plasma and optical properties of an ionization grating in air as it redirects a millijoule-scale probe beam.Authors: Matthew Edwards, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Nicholas Fasano, Princeton University / Nuno Lemos, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Ashwin Singh, University of California Berkeley / Vadim Munirov, University of California Berkeley / Eugene Kur, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Jonathan Wurtele, University of California Berkeley / Julia Mikhailova, Princeton University / Pierre Michel, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
7. 6:30 - 6:45

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   FTu1K.8

   Slow and Fast Light in Plasma

   Presenter: Clément Goyon , LLNL

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   Slow and fast light require precise tailoring of the refractive index of a medium. We present the first experimental demonstration of such control inside plasma, reporting group velocity of light between 0.12c and -0.34c.Authors: Clément Goyon, LLNL / Matthew Edwards, LLNL / Tom Chapman, LLNL / Laurent Divol, LLNL / Nuno Lemos, LLNL / G. Williams, LLNL / Derek Mariscal, LLNL / D. Turnbull, LLE / A. Hansen, LLE / Pierre Michel, LLNL
8. 6:45 - 7:00

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   FTu1K.6

   Hard X-ray–Optical Transient Grating

   Presenter: Pamela Bowlan , Los Alamos National Lab

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   We present hard x-ray-pump, optical-probe transient grating measurements. A split-and-delay line generates an interference pattern; subsequently an optical probe diffracts from the excited sample. Both the x-ray-x-ray delay and the x-ray-optical delay were varied.Authors: William Peters, Los Alamos National Lab / Travis Jones, Los Alamos National Lab / Sanghoon Song, Linac Coherent Light Source / Matthieu Chollet, Linac Coherent Light Source / Joseph Robinson, Linac Coherent Light Source / Laura Foglia, Elettra-Sincrotrone / Filippo Bencivenga, Elettra-Sincrotrone / Ryan Coffee, Linac Coherent Light Source / Pamela Bowlan, Los Alamos National Lab

Topological Photonics I

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1. 5:00 - 5:15

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   FTu1M.1

   Topological Plasmonics: Ultrafast Vector Movies of Plasmonic Skyrmions on the Nanoscale

   Presenter: Harald Giessen , Universität Stuttgart

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   We introduce a new technique, time-resolved vector microscopy, that enables us to compose entire movies on a sub-femtosecond time scale and a 10 nm scale of the electric field vectors of surface plasmon skyrmions.Authors: Harald Giessen, Universität Stuttgart
2. 5:15 - 5:30

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   FTu1M.2

   Non-Reciprocal Thouless Pumping in Nonparaxial Topological Photonics

   Presenter: Qing Cheng , University of Shanghai for Science and Technology

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   We firstly report a non-reciprocal photonic topological Thouless pumping, guided by the nonparaxial field evolution of our well-designed waveguide-array simulator. This non-reciprocal pumping would point us a promising direction such as nonparaxial topological photonics.Authors: Qing Cheng, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology / Huaiqiang Wang, Nanjing University / Yongguan Ke, Sun Yat-Sen University / Yiming Pan, Technion
3. 5:30 - 5:45

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   FTu1M.3

   Observation of Coupling Between Topological and Topology-Entailed States

   Presenter: Francesco Piccioli , National Institute of Optics (CNR- INO)

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   We construct Topology-Entailed Trivial (TET) states from superpositions ofcounter-propagating topological interface states. The topological origin of these novel en-tities and their potential as gateway for the interaction with topologically-protected edgestates are illustrated.Authors: Francesco Piccioli, National Institute of Optics (CNR- INO) / Mark Kremer, Universität Rostock / Lukas Maczewsky, Universität Rostock / Matthias Heinrich, Universität Rostock / Iacopo Carusotto, National Institute of Optics (CNR- INO) / Alexander Szameit, Universität Rostock
4. 5:45 - 6:00

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   FTu1M.4

   Direct Quantification of Topological Protection in Symmetry-Protected Photonic Edge States at Telecom Wavelengths

   Presenter: Sonakshi Arora , Delft University of Technology

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   Experimental characterization of the electromagnetic vector field in topological photonic crystals featuring the photonic quantum valley Hall effect, using phase-resolving near-field optical microscopy, reveals two orders of magnitude higher robustness compared to a conventional waveguide.Authors: Sonakshi Arora, Delft University of Technology / Thomas Bauer, Delft University of Technology / René Barczyk, AMOLF / Ewold Verhagen, AMOLF / Laurens Kuipers, Delft University of Technology
5. 6:00 - 6:15

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   FTu1M.5

   Higher-Order Topological States in the Extended Two-Dimensional SSH Model and Their Electric Circuit Implementation

   Presenter: Nikita Olekhno , ITMO University

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   We demonstrate that couplings between diagonal next-nearest neighbor sites give rise to higher-order topological corner states observed recently in the microwave experiments with coupled resonator arrays realizing two-dimensional Su-Schrieffer-Heeger model.Authors: Nikita Olekhno, ITMO University / Alina Rozenblit, ITMO University / Valerii Kachin, ITMO University / Oleg Burmistrov, ITMO University / Alexey Dmitriev, ITMO University / Pavel Seregin, ITMO University / Dmitry Zhirihin, ITMO University / Maxim Gorlach, ITMO University
6. 6:15 - 6:30

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   FTu1M.6

   Spinful Photonic Higher-Order Topological Insulators in the Presence of Spin-Orbit Coupling

   Presenter: Ran Gladstein Gladstone , Cornell University

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   Four spinful photonic C6 photonic higher-order topological insulators are investigated. We show that two are robust to spin-orbit coupling while two are not. We derive a new invariant to predict this effect on corner states.Authors: Ran Gladstein Gladstone, Cornell University / Minwoo Jung, Cornell University / Gennady Shvets, Cornell University
7. 6:30 - 6:45

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   FTu1M.7

   Multimode Floquet Photonic Topological Insulators

   Presenter: Shruti Saiji , University of Central Florida, CREOL

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   We show that it is possible to have a multimode Floquet photonic topological insulator. We show that the use of high order modes introduces new degrees of freedom that can help to realize novel topological phenomena.Authors: Shruti Saiji, University of Central Florida, CREOL / Miguel Bandres, University of Central Florida, CREOL
8. 6:45 - 7:00

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   FTu1M.8

   Observation of Splitting of Charge-2 Weyl Points in 3D Micro-Printed Photonic Crystals

   Presenter: Christina Jörg , The Pennsylvania State University

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   We experimentally demonstrate splitting of a charge-2 Weyl point into two charge-1 Weyl points in a 3D micro-printed photonic crystal. We measure its angle-resolved spectrum in the near-infrared via Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy.Authors: Christina Jörg, The Pennsylvania State University / Sachin Vaidya, The Pennsylvania State University / Jiho Noh, The Pennsylvania State University / Alexander Cerjan, The Pennsylvania State University / Shyam Augustine, TU Kaiserslautern / Georg von Freymann, TU Kaiserslautern / Mikael Rechtsman, The Pennsylvania State University

QCL

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1. 5:00 - 5:15

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   ATu1T.1

   Turn-on Delay in the mid-Infrared Quantum-Cascade Lasers: Experiment and Numerical Simulations

   Presenter: Evgenia Cherotchenko , Ioffe Institute

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   Turn-on delay is measured to be much longer and its pump-current dependence different from theoretical predictions for mid-infrared InP- and InAs-based quantum-cascade lasers. Experiment qualitatively agrees with numerical simulations of rate-equations under non-zero rise-time pumping.Authors: Evgenia Cherotchenko, Ioffe Institute / Vladislav Dudelev, Ioffe Institute / Dmitry Mikhailov, Ioffe Institute / Sergey Losev, Ioffe Institute / Andrey Babichev, ITMO University / Andrey Gladyshev, ITMO University / Innokenty Novikov, Ioffe Institute / Andrey Lutetskiy, Ioffe Institute / Dmitry Veselov, Ioffe Institute / Sergey Slipchenko, Ioffe Institute / Nikita Pikhtin, Ioffe Institute / Leonid Karachinsky, Ioffe Institute / Dmitry Denisov, ITMO University / Vladimir Kuchinskii, Ioffe Institute / Elena Kognovitskaya, Ioffe Institute / Anton Egorov, ITMO University / Roland Teissier, University of Montpellier / Alexei Baranov, University of Montpellier / Grigorii Sokolovskii, Ioffe Institute
2. 5:15 - 5:45

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   ATu1T.2

   (Withdrawn) InAs-Based Quantum Cascade Lasers Grown on Foreign Substrates

   Presenter: Alexei Baranov , University of Montpellier-CNRS

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   To be providedAuthors: Alexei Baranov, University of Montpellier-CNRS
3. 5:45 - 6:00

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   ATu1T.3

   Ultra-Fast Tunable ECDL Design for the MIR Region

   Presenter: Morten Hoppe , Sacher Lasertechnik GmbH

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   An ultrafast ECDL design based on a MEMS device with optimized curved gain chip at 2020 nm is presented. Results of the characterization and its use for the detection of trace gases are shown.Authors: Morten Hoppe, Sacher Lasertechnik GmbH / Sebastian Schmidtmann, Sensor Photonics GmbH / Martin Honsberg, Sensor Photonics GmbH / Herve Tatentugem, Sensor Photonics GmbH / Tobias Milde, Sacher Lasertechnik GmbH / Joachim Sacher, Sacher Lasertechnik GmbH / Shanshan Gu-Stoppel, Fraunhofer-Institut für Siliziumtechnologie / Frank Senger, Fraunhofer-Institut für Siliziumtechnologie
4. 6:00 - 6:15

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   ATu1T.4

   GeSn Membrane mid-Infrared Photodetectors

   Presenter: Mahmoud Atalla , Polytechnique Montreal

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   Fully released Ge0.83Sn0.17 membranes are utilized in broadband photodetectors with a record wavelength cutoff of 4.6 μm and two orders of magnitude reduction in dark current as compared to as-grown strained epitaxial layers.Authors: Mahmoud Atalla, Polytechnique Montreal / Simone Assali, Polytechnique Montreal / Anis Attiaoui, Polytechnique Montreal / Cédric Lemieux-Leduc, Polytechnique Montreal / aashish kumar, Polytechnique Montreal / salim abdi, Polytechnique Montreal / Oussama Moutanabbir, Polytechnique Montreal
5. 6:15 - 6:30

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   ATu1T.5

   Plasmonic GeSn Photodetectors for Enhanced Photo Detection at 2 µm

   Presenter: Hao Zhou , Nanyang Technological University

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   Gold hole-array nanostructure was incorporated into GeSn photodetectors to enhance the optical absorption at 2 μm. The surface plasmon resonance near Au/GeSn interface benefits a two times higher responsivity at 2 μm.Authors: Hao Zhou, Nanyang Technological University / Lin Zhang, Nanyang Technological University / Shaoteng Wu, Nanyang Technological University / Qimiao Chen, Nanyang Technological University / Bongkwon Son, Nanyang Technological University / Chuan Seng Tan, Nanyang Technological University
6. 6:30 - 7:00

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   ATu1T.6

   GaSb-Based Photonic Crystal Surface Emitting Lasers

   Presenter: Leon Shterengas , Stony Brook University

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   Epitaxial regrowth of nano-patterned GaSb-based laser heterostructures was utilized for development of photonic crystal surface emitting lasers (PCSEL) operating in spectral range above 2 µm. The PCSELs generated narrow spectrum output in low divergence beams.Authors: Leon Shterengas, Stony Brook University / Ruiyan Liu, Stony Brook University / Wonjae Lee, Stony Brook University / Aaron Stein, Brookhaven National Laboratory / Gela Kipshidze, Stony Brook University / Gregory Belenky, Stony Brook University

Quantum Communication

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1. 5:00 - 5:30

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   ATu1S.1

   Entanglement-Based Quantum Communications From CubeSats

   Presenter: Robert Bedington , SpeQtral

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   SpeQtral is commercialising miniaturised entangled photon sources with heritage from the National University of Singapore. First launched into ISS orbit on the 3U CubeSat SpooQy-1, subsequent versions are being developed for full satellite-to-ground QKD missions.Authors: Robert Bedington, SpeQtral / Alexander Lohrmann, SpeQtral / Chithrabhanu Perumangatt, National University of Singapore / Aitor Villar, SpeQtral / Alexander Ling, National University of Singapore
2. 5:30 - 5:45

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   ATu1S.2

   Drone-Based Quantum Key Distribution

   Presenter: Samantha Isaac , University of Illinois

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   Current quantum cryptography implementations focus on fiber-based or fixed free-space point-to-point channels. We seek to expand this to quantum communication from mobile platforms. Here, we report progress towards tracking system stabilization and air-to-air signal coupling.Authors: Samantha Isaac, University of Illinois / Andrew Conrad, University of Illinois / Tahereh Rezaei, Florida Atlantic University / Daniel Sanchez-Rosales, The Ohio State University / Roderick Cochran, The Ohio State University / Akash Gutha, The Ohio State University / Daniel Gauthier, The Ohio State University / Paul Kwiat, University of Illinois
3. 5:45 - 6:00

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   ATu1S.3

   Synchronization of Quantum Communication Systems Based on Correlated Photons

   Presenter: Christopher Spiess , Fraunhofer IOF

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   High-throughput quantum communication requires precise time tagging of photon detection events. Here we show how residual synchronization jitter as low as <1ps can be accomplished by autonomous correlation tracking of photon pairs, and discuss experimental results in a free-space link.Authors: Christopher Spiess, Fraunhofer IOF / Sebastian Töpfer, Fraunhofer IOF / Sakshi Sharma, Fraunhofer IOF / Andrej Krzic, Fraunhofer IOF / Gregor Sauer, Fraunhofer IOF / Daniel Rieländer, Fraunhofer IOF / Fabian Steinlechner, Fraunhofer IOF
4. 6:00 - 6:30

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   ATu1S.4

   Complete System Integration of Chip-Based Quantum Key Distribution Devices

   Presenter: Taofiq Paraiso , Toshiba Europe Ltd

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   We establish the viability of integrated quantum photonics for the wide-scale deployment of quantum key distribution in a complete, standalone chip-based system. The system operates at high-clock rate and distributes quantum secure encryption keys in real-time with high stability over several days.Authors: Taofiq Paraiso, Toshiba Europe Ltd / Thomas Roger, Toshiba Europe Ltd / Davide Marangon, Toshiba Europe Ltd / Innocenzo de Marco, Toshiba Europe Ltd / Mirko Sanzaro, Toshiba Europe Ltd / Robert Woodward, Toshiba Europe Ltd / James Dynes, Toshiba Europe Ltd / Zhiliang Yuan, Toshiba Europe Ltd / Andrew Shields, Toshiba Europe Ltd
5. 6:30 - 6:45

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   ATu1S.5

   Multiplexed Entanglement-Based Quantum Cryptography: Concept and Implementations

   Presenter: Martin Bohmann , IQOQI Vienna

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   We introduce a general scheme for increasing secure key rates in entanglement-based cryptography exploiting multiple degrees of freedom. We experimentally exemplify this scheme through spatial and wavelength multiplexing. Scalability of our approach is demonstrated.Authors: Martin Bohmann, IQOQI Vienna / Evelyn Ortega, IQOQI Vienna / Johannes Pseiner, IQOQI Vienna / Lukas Achatz, IQOQI Vienna / Lukas Bulla, IQOQI Vienna / Krishna Dovzhik, IQOQI Vienna / Rodrigo Shiozaki, IQOQI Vienna / Rupert Ursin, IQOQI Vienna
6. 6:45 - 7:00

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   ATu1S.6

   Proof-of-Principle Frequency-Bin Quantum Key Distribution With Biphoton Frequency Combs

   Presenter: Murat Sarihan , University of California,Los Angeles

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   We offer a proof-of-principle photon-efficient QKD protocol based on energy-time entangled biphoton frequency combs using entangled frequency-bin pairs as qudits.Authors: Murat Sarihan, University of California,Los Angeles / KAI-CHI CHANG, University of California,Los Angeles / Xiang Cheng, University of California,Los Angeles / Hiroyuki Tsuda, Keio University / Chee Wei Wong, University of California,Los Angeles

Laser Based Emerging Technologies

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1. 5:00 - 5:15

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   STu1B.1

   Unlocking Coherent Control of the Extreme Ultrafast Plasmonic Excitation

   Presenter: eyal bahar , Tel Aviv University

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   We experimentally coherent control the extreme ultrafast excitation in plasmonic nanostructures within their coherence lifetime. We predict and demonstrate a significant enhancement of the nonlinearity greater than the nonlinearity induced by a maximally compressed pulse.Authors: eyal bahar, Tel Aviv University / Uri Arieli, Tel Aviv University / Maayan Vizner Stern, Tel Aviv University / Haim Suchowski, Tel Aviv University
2. 5:15 - 5:30

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   STu1B.2

   Monolayer Photonic Micro-Ring of Polystyrene Nanoparticles Fabricated by Optical Vortex Laser Induced Forward Transfer

   Presenter: Kei Umesato , Chiba University

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   We demonstrate, for the first time, the fabrication of a monolayer photonic micro-ring formed of polydopamine coated monodisperse polystyrene particles by employing optical vortex induced forward mass transfer technique.Authors: Kei Umesato, Chiba University / Haruki Kawaguchi, Chiba University / Kanta Takahashi, Chiba University / Katsuhiko Miyamoto, Chiba University / Michinari Kohri, Chiba University / Takashige Omatsu, Chiba University
3. 5:30 - 5:45

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   STu1B.4

   Biological Chiral Microlaser Driven by Intracavity Chiral Light-Matter Interactions

   Presenter: Zhiy Yuan , Nanyang Technological University EEE

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   The first demonstration and theory of biological chiral light-matter interactions enhancement in the stimulated emission was revealed, paving a new road for fundamental research in biophysics and chiral light-matter interactions.Authors: Zhiy Yuan, Nanyang Technological University EEE / Yunke Zhou, Tsinghua University / Xin Cheng, Nanyang Technological University EEE / YU-CHENG CHEN, Nanyang Technological University EEE
4. 5:45 - 6:15

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   STu1B.5

   Laser Based Cleaning and in-Situ Verification of bio-Loading for Planetary Protection

   Presenter: Henry Helvajian , The Aerospace Corporation

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   NASA requires that satellites destined for other planets/moons are free of biological matter. We use very low power, high repetition rate UV lasers to destroy biological surface matter and confirm eradication via a spectroscopic signature.Authors: Andrew Robbins, The Aerospace Corporation / Sean Jergensen, UCLA / Margaret Abraham, The Aerospace Corporation / Henry Helvajian, The Aerospace Corporation
5. 6:15 - 6:30

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   STu1B.6

   Dipolar Exciton Polaritons in Optical Waveguides

   Presenter: Dror Liran , HUJI

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   We measure dipolar interactions in Exciton-Polaritons, realized in waveguides, carried to a near mm distance.The combination of long-range interactions with fast propagation is unique and offers a promising platform for realizing on-chip Interacting Photons.Authors: Dror Liran, HUJI / Itamar Rosenberg, HUJI / Ronen Rapaport, HUJI / Loren Pfeiffer, Princeton / Kenneth West, Princeton
6. 6:30 - 7:00

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   STu1B.3

   Combination of Femtosecond Filaments and Plasma Spectroscopy for Remote Isotope Sensing in Solids

   Presenter: Vassilia Zorba , Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

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   I will introduce emerging femtosecond laser-induced plasma excitation approaches that are used to enable long-range beam propagation for isotopic and elemental analysis of solids at remote distances.Authors: Vassilia Zorba, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

THz and Mid-IR Lasers

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1. 5:00 - 5:30

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   STu1H.1

   (Withdrawn) Development of High-Temperature THz QCLs

   Presenter: Qing Hu , Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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   In this work, by adopting a novel design strategy to achieve a clean 3-level system, we have developed THz QCLs (at ~4 THz) with a maximum operating temperature of 250 K, far exceeding the existing records.Authors: Qing Hu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2. 5:30 - 5:45

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   STu1H.2

   Self-Starting Harmonic Combs in THz Quantum Cascade Lasers

   Presenter: Andres Forrer , ETH Zurich

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   We report on high temperature, self-starting THz Quantum Cascade Laser harmonic frequency combs. Their coherence is assessed by electrical beatnote measurements and a self-mixing technique and their beatnote can be injection-locked to a RF source.Authors: Andres Forrer, ETH Zurich / Yongrui Wang, Texas A & M University / Mattias Beck, ETH Zurich / Alexey Belyanin, Texas A & M University / Jérôme Faist, ETH Zurich / Giacomo Scalari, ETH Zurich
3. 5:45 - 6:00

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   STu1H.3

   All-Mid-Infrared Stabilized Quantum Cascade Laser Frequency Comb With 30-kHz Frequency Stability at 7.7 µm

   Presenter: Kenichi Komagata , Laboratoire Temps-Fréquence

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   High-resolution spectroscopy in the mid-infrared requires stable frequency references. A frequency comb emitted by a quantum cascade laser is locked to a molecular transition, demonstrating 30-kHz frequency stability up to 5000-s integration time.Authors: Kenichi Komagata, Laboratoire Temps-Fréquence / Atif Shehzad, Laboratoire Temps-Fréquence / Marin Hamrouni, Laboratoire Temps-Fréquence / Pierre Jouy, IRsweep AG / Filippos Kapsalidis, Institute for Quantum Electronics / Mehran Shahmohammadi, Institute for Quantum Electronics / Mattias Beck, Institute for Quantum Electronics / Renaud Matthey, Laboratoire Temps-Fréquence / Valentin J. Wittwer, Laboratoire Temps-Fréquence / Jérôme Faist, Institute for Quantum Electronics / Thomas Südmeyer, Laboratoire Temps-Fréquence / Andreas Hugi, IRsweep AG / Stéphane Schilt, Laboratoire Temps-Fréquence
4. 6:00 - 6:15

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   STu1H.4

   Chaos Bandwidth in Mid-Infrared Quantum Cascade Photonic Devices With Interband and Intersubband Transitions

   Presenter: Olivier Spitz , Télécom Paris

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   We experimentally display temporal chaotic waveforms in the mid-infrared domain with two different types of semiconductor lasers. The generated high-dimensional non-linear dynamics are of prime interest for private communications and physical random number generation.Authors: Olivier Spitz, Télécom Paris / Jia-Gui Wu, Southwest University / Pierre Didier, Télécom Paris / Daniel Diaz-Thomas, Université de Montpellier / Laurent Cerutti, Université de Montpellier / Alexei Baranov, Université de Montpellier / Grégory Maisons, mirSense / Mathieu Carras, mirSense / Chee Wei Wong, University of California Los Angeles / Frédéric Grillot, Télécom Paris
5. 6:15 - 6:30

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   STu1H.5

   Ultra-low Threshold Quantum Cascade Laser

   Presenter: Zhixin Wang , ETH Zurich

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   We present a quantum cascade laser operating at 4.3 μm wavelength and exhibiting a threshold current of only 9.5 mA while generating a single-mode maximum power of 0.9 mW at -20 °C in continuous-wave operation.Authors: Zhixin Wang, ETH Zurich / Filippos Kapsalidis, ETH Zurich / ruijun wang, ETH Zurich / Mattias Beck, ETH Zurich / Giacomo Scalari, ETH Zurich / Jérôme Faist, ETH Zurich
6. 6:30 - 6:45

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   STu1H.6

   (Withdrawn) Terahertz Quantum Cascade Laser Operating up to ~ 250 K

   Presenter: Ali Khalatpour , Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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   Development of THz QCLs with maximum operating temperature of 250 K will be discussed. This operating temperature enables portable THz imaging systems which can perform real-time imaging with room-temperature THz camera.Authors: Ali Khalatpour, Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Andrew Paulsen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Chris Deimert, University of Waterloo / Sadhvikas Addamane, Sandia National Laboratories / Zbig R. Wasilewski, University of Waterloo / John Reno, Sandia National Laboratories / Qing Hu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
7. 6:45 - 7:00

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   STu1H.7

   Full Mid-Infrared Characterization of InGaSb SESAMs

   Presenter: Jonas Heidrich , ETH Zürich

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   We present high-precision (<0.04%) nonlinear reflectivity and pump-probe setups tocharacterize mid-infrared InGaSb quantum-well-based SESAMs at 2.05 μm. The SESAMs showmodulation depths between 1-2.2%, low saturation fluences, low non-saturable losses and fastrecovery times.Authors: Jonas Heidrich, ETH Zürich / Marco Gaulke, ETH Zürich / Behçet Özgür Alaydin, ETH Zürich / Matthias Golling, ETH Zürich / Ajanta Barh, ETH Zürich / Ursula Keller, ETH Zürich

Emerging Photonic Materials and Applications

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1. 5:00 - 5:15

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   STu1C.1

   (Withdrawn) Metal Halide Perovskites for Radiation Detectors

   Presenter: Jinsong Huang , University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

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   In this talk, some idea of using metal halide perovskites for radiation detection will be presented, and the recent progress in both monocrystalline and polycrystalline perovskites will be briefed.Authors: Jinsong Huang, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
2. 5:15 - 5:30

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   STu1C.2

   All-Dielectric Halide Perovskite Metasurfaces With Giant Chirality

   Presenter: Giorgio Adamo , Nanyang Technological University

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   We realized all-dielectric halide perovskite metasurfaces with giant chirality. With circular dichroism as high as 16% and excellent luminescence properties, high refractive index halide perovskite metasurfaces rival conventional dielectric platforms for low cost, active metadevices.Authors: Guankui Long, Nanyang Technological University / Giorgio Adamo, Nanyang Technological University / Jingyi Tian, Nanyang Technological University / Elena Feltri, Nanyang Technological University / Harish Krishnamoorthy, Nanyang Technological University / Maciej Klein, Nanyang Technological University / Cesare Soci, Nanyang Technological University
3. 5:30 - 5:45

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   STu1C.3

   Halide-Perovskite Metasurfaces Governed by the Kerker Effect

   Presenter: Kseniia Baryshnikova , ITMO University

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   We design and demonstrate dramatic suppression of reflection from MAPbBr$_3$ halide-perovskite metasurfaces. We employ the Kerker effect and engineer both electric and magnetic Mie resonances in each dielectric metaatom to achieve a broadband performance.Authors: Kseniia Baryshnikova, ITMO University / Dmitry Gets, ITMO University / Tatiana Liashenko, ITMO University / Anatoly Pushkarev, ITMO University / Ivan Mukhin, ITMO University / Yuri Kivshar, ITMO University / Sergey Makarov, ITMO University
4. 5:45 - 6:00

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   STu1C.4

   Thermal Properties of the Trigonal Quaternary Nonlinear Crystals BaGa₂GeS₆ and BaGa₂GeSe₆

   Presenter: Shekhar Guha , US Air Force Research Laboratory

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   The uniaxial nonlinear crystals BaGa2GeS6 and BaGa2GeSe6 are characterized in terms of thermal diffusivity and specific heat over a temperature range of -90 to 250 °C for heat propagation along and perpendicular to the c-axis.Authors: Jean Wei, US Air Force Research Laboratory / Joel Murray, US Air Force Research Laboratory / Valeriy Badikov, Kuban State University / Valentin Petrov, Max Born Institut / Shekhar Guha, US Air Force Research Laboratory
5. 6:00 - 6:15

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   STu1C.5

   Enhanced Near Infrared (NIR) Luminescence of Bismuth-Doped Phosphosilicate Fiber Under Liquid Nitrogen Cooling

   Presenter: Zhao Qiancheng , The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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   The spectral properties of Bi-doped phosphosilicate fiber have been investigated at liquid nitrogen temperature (LNT). It is observed that the NIR luminescence of phosphor-related bismuth active center (BAC-P) has been enhanced greatly at LNT.Authors: Zhao Qiancheng, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University / Qun Hao, Beijing Institute of Technology / Zongru Yang, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University / Jiaqi Qu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University / Gang-ding Peng, University of New South Wales / Changyuan Yu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
6. 6:15 - 6:30

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   STu1C.6

   Optical Properties of the Refractory Metals at High Temperatures

   Presenter: MANOHAR CHIRUMAMILLA , Hamburg University of Technology

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   We measure and compare the optical properties of thin refractory metal films (TiN, W, Mo and Ir) at temperatures up to 1000 °C. In-situ ellipsometry is used to measure the optical constants. Refractory metals show long-term structural stability at 1000 °C for 120 h.Authors: MANOHAR CHIRUMAMILLA, Hamburg University of Technology / Mahima Arya, Hamburg University of Technology / Ankita Ganguly, Hamburg University of Technology / Surya Rout, Hamburg University of Technology / Gnanavel Krishnamurthy, Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Centre for Materials and Coastal Research / tobias krekeler, Hamburg University of Technology / Martin Ritter, Hamburg University of Technology / Michael Störmer, Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Centre for Materials and Coastal Research / alexander petrov, Hamburg University of Technology / Manfred Eich, Hamburg University of Technology
7. 6:30 - 6:45

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   STu1C.7

   Survey of Metal Oxides for Coatings of Ultra-Stable Optical Cavities

   Presenter: Carmen Menoni , Colorado State University

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   A survey of the optical properties and mechanical loss of metal-oxide thin films is reported in a search for optimum materials for mirror coatings for gravitational wave detectors. Ta2O5 and GeO2 doped with TiO2 achieve the lowest absorption and mechanical loss with post-processing annealing.Authors: Carmen Menoni, Colorado State University / Le Yang, Colorado State University / Mariana Fazio, Colorado State University / Gabriele Vajente, California Institute of Technology / Alena Ananjeva, California Institute of Technology / GariLynn Billingsley, California Institute of Technology / Francois Schiettekatte, University of Montreal / Martin Chicoine, University of Montreal / Ashot Markosyan, Stanford University / Riccardo Bassiri, Stanford University / Martin Fejer, Stanford University
8. 6:45 - 7:00

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   STu1C.8

   Enhanced Random Lasing Performance of CH₃NH₃PbI₃ Perovskite in AgI Configuration

   Presenter: Tsung Sheng Kao , National Chiao Tung University

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   We demonstrate that the random lasing behavior of solution-processed MAPbI3 perovskites can be improved around 3 times in light intensity enhancement and pumping threshold reduction with the existence of AgI configurationAuthors: Tsung Sheng Kao, National Chiao Tung University / Yu-Heng Hong, National Chiao Tung University / Zhi-Wei Huang, National Chiao Tung University / Hyeyoung Ahn, National Chiao Tung University

Microresonators

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1. 5:00 - 5:15

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   STu1F.1

   inTegrated Gallium Nitride Microresonators for Broadband Kerr Comb Generation

   Presenter: Yanzhen Zheng , Tsinghua University

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   Dispersion engineered gallium nitride (GaN) microring resonators with quality factor exceeding 2 million are fabricated. Broadband Raman-Kerr combs are generated by taking advantage of this high Q GaN microresonatorAuthors: Yanzhen Zheng, Tsinghua University / Changzheng Sun, Tsinghua University / Bing Xiong, Tsinghua University / Lai Wang, Tsinghua University / Zhibiao Hao, Tsinghua University / Jian Wang, Tsinghua University / Yanjun Han, Tsinghua University / Hongtao Li, Tsinghua University / jiadong yu, Tsinghua University / Yi Luo, Tsinghua University
2. 5:15 - 5:30

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   STu1F.2

   >30 dB Suppression of Intrinsic Backscattering in Whispering-Gallery-Mode Microresonator

   Presenter: Andreas Svela , Imperial College London

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   We demonstrate a technique for suppressing backscattered light in a whispering-gallery-mode resonator by positioning a sub-wavelength-size scatterer within its evanescent field, achieving at least 34 dB suppression compared to the intrinsic backscattering.Authors: Andreas Svela, Imperial College London / Jonathan Silver, National Physical Laboratory / Leonardo Del Bino, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light / Shuangyou zhang, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light / Michael Woodley, Imperial College London / Michael Vanner, Imperial College London / Pascal Del Haye, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light
3. 5:30 - 5:45

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   STu1F.3

   on Demand Control of bus-Cavity Coupling

   Presenter: Jakob Hinney , Columbia University

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   We show tuning of the cavity-bus coupling rate by more than 160% by imparting a nonlinear differential parametric gain between the clockwise and counterclockwise propagating modes.Authors: Jakob Hinney, Columbia University / Andres Gil Molina, Columbia University / Utsav Dave, Columbia University / Xingchen Ji, Columbia University / Tong Lin, Columbia University / Alexander Gaeta, Columbia University / Michal Lipson, Columbia University
4. 5:45 - 6:00

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   STu1F.4

   Synthetic Dimension Photonics on a Si CMOS Platform

   Presenter: Armandas Balcytis , Yokohama National University

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   We present a dynamically modulated ring resonator on a Si CMOS platform, hosting a synthetic dimension lattice over 180 GHz. Frequency and time domain synthetic band structure was acquired and photonic transport phenomena were explored.Authors: Armandas Balcytis, Yokohama National University / Tomoki Ozawa, Tohoku University / Yasutomo Ota, The University of Tokyo / Satoshi Iwamoto, The University of Tokyo / Jun Maeda, Yokohama National University / Toshihiko Baba, Yokohama National University
5. 6:00 - 6:15

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   STu1F.5

   Generation of Multiple Sharp Fano Resonances Based on a Silicon Nanobeam-Microring Resonator

   Presenter: Ruihuan Zhang , Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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   A silicon nanobeam-microring resonator is experimentally demonstrated to generate periodic multiple sharp Fano resonances with an FSR of 8.44 nm. The extinction ratios of the Fano resonances are higher than 11 dB.Authors: Ruihuan Zhang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University / Yu He, Shanghai Jiao Tong University / Yong Zhang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University / Yikai Su, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
6. 6:15 - 6:30

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   STu1F.6

   Coupled-Mode Theory of the Polarization Dynamics Inside a Microring Resonator With a Uniaxial Core

   Presenter: Luis Cortes Herrera , University of Rochester

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   We develop a coupled-mode theory for polarization coupling inside a LiNbO3 microring resonator. We use analytical techniques from quantum mechanics to characterize the polarization dynamics in such a resonator.Authors: Luis Cortes Herrera, University of Rochester / Xiaotong He, University of Rochester / Jaime Cardenas, University of Rochester / Govind Agrawal, University of Rochester
7. 6:30 - 6:45

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   STu1F.7

   Independently Coupled and PZT Controllable Photonic Integrated Three-Resonator Photonic Molecule

   Presenter: Jiawei Wang , University of California Santa Barbara

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   We demonstrate an integrated three-resonator photonic molecule with independent buses and PZT controllable 5.11 million Q Si3N4 rings. Independent tuning is demonstrated with full control of resonances and splitting and verified with theory and simulation.Authors: Jiawei Wang, University of California Santa Barbara / Kaikai Liu, University of California Santa Barbara / Qiancheng Zhao, University of California Santa Barbara / Andrei Isichenko, University of California Santa Barbara / Ryan Rudy, U.S. Army Research Laboratory / Daniel Blumenthal, University of California Santa Barbara
8. 6:45 - 7:00

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   STu1F.8

   Enhanced Bio-Photocurrent Generation via Light-Harvesting Protein Microcavity

   Presenter: YU-CHENG CHEN , Nanyang Technological University

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   Biological produced photoelectricity was first enhanced through light-harvesting protein microcavity assemblies. Detailed study between optical resonance and photoelectricity reveals the huge potential of optical cavity in light-harvesting and photon conversions.Authors: Zhiyi Yuan, Nanyang Technological University / Xin Cheng, Nanyang Technological University / Tsungyu Li, Nanyang Technological University / YU-CHENG CHEN, Nanyang Technological University

Generation of Ultrafast Pulses

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1. 5:00 - 5:15

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   STu1D.1

   Experimental Demonstration of Dynamic Spatiotemporal Structured Beams That Exhibit Two Orbital-Angular-Momenta Simultaneously Using a Kerr Frequency Comb

   Presenter: Kai Pang , Universit of Southern California

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   We experimentally demonstrate the generation of dynamic spatiotemporal structured beams that exhibit two orbital-angular-momenta simultaneously using a Kerr frequency comb. The mode purity of the revolving and rotating LG30 beam is obtained to be ~89%.Authors: Kai Pang, Universit of Southern California / kaiheng zou, Universit of Southern California / Zhe Zhao, Universit of Southern California / Hao Song, Universit of Southern California / Yiyu Zhou, University of Rochester / maxim karpov, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne / Murat Yessenov, University of Central Florida / Abbas Shiri, University of Central Florida / Haoqian Song, Universit of Southern California / Runzhou Zhang, Universit of Southern California / Huibin Zhou, Universit of Southern California / Xinzhou Su, Universit of Southern California / Nanzhe Hu, Universit of Southern California / Amir Minoofar, Universit of Southern California / Tobias Kippenberg, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne / Robert Boyd, University of Rochester / Ayman Abouraddy, University of Central Florida / Moshe Tur, Tel Aviv University / Alan Eli Willner, Universit of Southern California
2. 5:15 - 5:30

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   STu1D.2

   (Withdrawn) Composed Axial Spectral Variation of Space-Time Wave Packets

   Presenter: Alyssa Allende Motz , University of Florida, CREOL

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   User-determined axial spectral encoding is demonstrated by selective amplitude-modulation in the Fourier plane of space-time wave packets. An analytical model is proposed and is shown to be in good agreement with measured results.Authors: Alyssa Allende Motz, University of Florida, CREOL / Murat Yessenov, University of Florida, CREOL / Ayman Abouraddy, University of Florida, CREOL
3. 5:30 - 5:45

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   STu1D.3

   (Withdrawn) Isochronous Propagation of Space-Time Wave Packets at an Oblique Material Interface

   Presenter: Alyssa Allende Motz , University of Florida, CREOL

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   We demonstrate space-time wave packets that accumulate the same group delay after propagating through an indexed material layer, at different incident angles, showing that they traverse the same optical path length over different material thicknesses.Authors: Alyssa Allende Motz, University of Florida, CREOL / Murat Yessenov, University of Florida, CREOL / Ayman Abouraddy, University of Florida, CREOL
4. 5:45 - 6:00

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   STu1D.4

   Polarization Twisting Dual-Pulse Generation

   Presenter: Chih Wei Luo , National Chiao Tung University

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   The polarization twisting frequency, helicity, and time delay between two pulses, can be manipulated individually via a modified Michelson interferometer with inserting a pellicle beam splitter into each arm.Authors: Hao-Keng Wei, National Chiao Tung University / Hironori Ito, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology / Kazuhiko Misawa, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology / Chih Wei Luo, National Chiao Tung University
5. 6:00 - 6:15

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   STu1D.5

   Gain-Assisted Microcomb Dual-Soliton Manipulation

   Presenter: Teng Tan , University of Electronic Science & Technology of China

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   By using a 980 nm control laser to excite the erbium doped microsphere resonators, we realized remarkable soliton access range enhancement and counter-propagating dual-soliton manipulation, including fast on-off switch (7MHz) and beat note tuning (up to 52 kHz/mW).Authors: Teng Tan, University of Electronic Science & Technology of China / Zhongye Yuan, University of Electronic Science & Technology of China / Haojing Chen, Peking University / Hao Zhang, University of Electronic Science & Technology of China / Chenye Qin, University of Electronic Science & Technology of China / Chee Wei Wong, University of California / Yunjiang Rao, University of Electronic Science & Technology of China / Yunfeng Xiao, Peking University / Baicheng Yao, University of Electronic Science & Technology of China
6. 6:15 - 6:30

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   STu1D.6

   Femtosecond Tunable Light Source With Variable Repetition Rate and Ultra-High Pulse Contrast Ratio

   Presenter: Moritz Floess , University of Stuttgart

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   We demonstrate a novel femtosecond tunable light source based on a synchronously pumped fiber-feedback optical parametric oscillator with variable pulse repetition rate from 640 kHz to 41 MHz with 82 dB temporal pulse contrast ratio.Authors: Moritz Floess, University of Stuttgart / Tobias Steinle, University of Stuttgart / Ilja Gerhardt, IQST / Harald Giessen, University of Stuttgart
7. 6:30 - 6:45

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   STu1D.7

   Genetic Algorithm Optimization for Ultra-Broadband Long-Wave Infrared Seed Pulse Generation

   Presenter: Hao Huang , University of Michigan

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   We demonstrate the production of broadband long-wave infrared pulses centered near 10.3 μm using difference-frequency generation. An accompanying simulation shows that genetic algorithm optimization of chirp can significantly increase the spectral bandwidth.Authors: Hao Huang, University of Michigan / Xuan Xiao, University of Michigan / John Nees, University of Michigan / Igor Jovanovic, University of Michigan
8. 6:45 - 7:00

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   STu1D.8

   a Stabilized Doubly Resonant Optical Parametric Oscillator for Strong-Field Applications

   Presenter: Han Rao , Leibniz Universität Hannover

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   We show that higher order dispersion allows to significantly increase the self-locking region of doubly resonant parametric oscillator and demonstrate a possibility of its stabilization using sum-frequency generation of signal and pump waves.Authors: Han Rao, Leibniz Universität Hannover / Christian Dietrich, Leibniz Universität Hannover / José Andrade, Max Born Institute / Ayhan Demircan, Leibniz Universität Hannover / Ihar Babushkin, Leibniz Universität Hannover / Uwe Morgner, Leibniz Universität Hannover

Photonic Computing

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1. 5:00 - 6:00

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   STu1G.1

   Integrated Photonics for Computing, Interconnects and Sensing

   Presenter: Ray Chen , University of Texas at Austin

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   Tutorial

   Integrated photonics shows promises in abundant applications, ranging from interconnects, optical computing, Lidar for autonomous cars to biomedical sensing. An open biosensing platform is presented with applicability to early cancer detection including COVID-19 detection.Authors: Ray Chen, University of Texas at Austin
2. 6:00 - 6:15

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   STu1G.2

   Neuron-Like Spiking Derived From Silicon-Based Photonic Crystal Microcavity

   Presenter: Jia-Gui Wu , Southwest University

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   We propose a method for neuron-like spiking generation using silicon microcavities, where the spiking speed is about 4 nanosecond and a million times faster than biological neurons. Both experiments and theories were carried outAuthors: Yang Deng, Southwest University / Jaime G. Flor Flores, Fang Lu Mesoscopic Optics and Quantum Electronics Laboratory, / Zehao Wang, Southwest University / Huan Yuan, Southwest University / Jinping Zhang, Southwest University / Jia-Gui Wu, Southwest University / Chee Wei Wong, Fang Lu Mesoscopic Optics and Quantum Electronics Laboratory
3. 6:15 - 6:30

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   STu1G.3

   Optical Generative Adversarial Network Based on Programmable Phase-Change Photonics

   Presenter: Changming Wu , University of Washington

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   We demonstrate photonic generative adversarial networks (GANs) based on a phase-change metasurface mode converter (PMMC) array and perform the handwritten-like number generation task. © 2021 The Author(s)Authors: Changming Wu, University of Washington / Xiaoxuan Yang, Duke University / Heshan Yu, The University of Maryland / Ichiro Takeuchi, The University of Maryland / Yiran Chen, Duke University / Mo Li, University of Washington
4. 6:30 - 6:45

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   STu1G.4

   Broadband 5Gb/s Optical RAM Cell Over the C-Band

   Presenter: Christos Pappas , Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation

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   A broadband optical RAM cell comprising a monolithic InP Flip-Flop and a Random Access Gate is experimentally presented with at least 5 Gb/s error-free operation and less than 4.5dB power penalty across the whole C-band.Authors: Christos Pappas, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation / Theodoros Moschos, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation / George Mourgias-Alexandris, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation / Theoni Alexoudi, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation / Christos Vagionas, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation / Kamil Gradkowski, Tyndall National Institute / Noreen Nudds, Tyndall National Institute / Peter O'Brien, Tyndall National Institute / Amalia Miliou, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation / Nikolaos Pleros, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation
5. 6:45 - 7:00

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   STu1G.5

   a 5 Gb/s Monolithically Integrated InP SOA-Based Bistable Photonic Waveguide Memory

   Presenter: Theodoros Moschos , Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation

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   We experimentally demonstrate for the first time a simple bistable monolithic integrated InP photonic memory relying on two semiconductor optical amplifiers with traveling waveguide configuration. Proof of principle operation is presented at 5 Gb/s.Authors: Theodoros Moschos, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation / Christos Pappas, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation / George Mourgias-Alexandris, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation / Theoni Alexoudi, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation / Christos Vagionas, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation / Amalia Miliou, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation / Nikolaos Pleros, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation

Hollow Core Fibers

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   STu1Q.2

   Design and Fabrication of a Single-Mode and Ultra-low Loss Hollow-Core Fiber Based on Kagome-Tubular Hybrid Lattice

   Presenter: Jonas Osório , XLIM Research Insititute

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   We propose a hybrid Kagome-tubular lattice hollow-core fiber for ultra-low loss and single-mode operation. The fiber displays a minimum loss of 1.6dB/km at 1050nm and a higher-order modes extinction of 47dB for a 10m-long fiber.Authors: Foued Amrani, XLIM Research Insititute / Jonas Osório, XLIM Research Insititute / Frédéric Delahaye, XLIM Research Insititute / Fabio Giovanardi, University of Modena / Kostiantyn Vasko, XLIM Research Insititute / Luca Vincetti, University of Modena / Benoit Debord, XLIM Research Insititute / Frédéric Gérôme, XLIM Research Insititute / Fetah Benabid, XLIM Research Insititute
2. 5:15 - 5:30

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   STu1Q.3

   Fabrication and Characterization of a Double-Ring Negative-Curvature Hollow-Core Fiber

   Presenter: Yuxi Wang , Nanyang technological university

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   We fabricate a novel negative-curvature fiber that consists of two rings of non-touching antiresonant tubes surrounding the central hollow core. The transmission loss of the fiber is lower than that achievable with its single-ring counterpart.Authors: Yuxi Wang, Nanyang technological university / Muhammad Rosdi abu hassan, Nanyang technological university / Wonkeun Chang, Nanyang technological university
3. 5:30 - 5:45

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   STu1Q.4

   Limits of Coupling Efficiency Into Hollow-Core Antiresonant Fibers

   Presenter: Eric Rodrigue Numkam Fokoua , University of Southampton

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   We show theoretically that the coupling efficiency between a gaussian beam and the fundamental mode of nested antiresonant hollow-core optical fibers exceeds 97% and depends on the order of the antiresonance window.Authors: Eric Rodrigue Numkam Fokoua, University of Southampton / Radan Slavik, University of Southampton / David Richardson, University of Southampton / Francesco Poletti, University of Southampton
4. 5:45 - 6:00

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   STu1Q.5

   Angled Interconnection Between Standard Single-Mode Fiber and Nested Nodeless Antiresonant Fibers

   Presenter: Dmytro Suslov , Czech Technical University in Prague

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   We present angled interconnection between standard single-mode fiber andnested nodeless antiresonant fibers with insertion loss of 0.45 dB and return loss below-60 dB over wide (1450-1650 nm) spectral range.Authors: Dmytro Suslov, Czech Technical University in Prague / Daniel Dousek, Czech Technical University in Prague / Stanislav Zvánovec, Czech Technical University in Prague / Eric Rodrigue Numkam Fokoua, University of Southampton / Francesco Poletti, University of Southampton / David Richardson, University of Southampton / Matěj Komanec, Czech Technical University in Prague / Radan Slavik, University of Southampton
5. 6:00 - 6:15

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   STu1Q.6

   Stability Performance of Active gas-Filled Hollow-Core Anti-Resonant Fiber Laser

   Presenter: Yazhou Wang , Technical University of Denmark

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   The stability of infrared gas-filled fiber Raman lasers is investigated for the first time. It reveals that high pulse energy leads to low noise, while the associated high heat release compromises the laser’s long-term stability.Authors: Yazhou Wang, Technical University of Denmark / Abubakar Adamu, Technical University of Denmark / Manoj Dasa, Technical University of Denmark / Jose Antonio-Lopez, University of Central Florida / Md Selim Habib, Florida Polytechnic University / Rodrigo Amezcua Correa, University of Central Florida / Ole Bang, Technical University of Denmark / Christos Markos, Technical University of Denmark
6. 6:15 - 6:30

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   STu1Q.7

   Hollow Core Fiber Temperature Sensitivity Reduction via Winding on a Thermally-Insensitive Coil

   Presenter: Meng Ding , University of Southampton

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   We demonstrate over 3x lower thermal sensitivity by winding a hollow core fiber on an ultralow thermal expansion material bobbin. A record-low fiber phase thermal sensitivity of 0.9 rad/m/K is demonstrated at room temperature.Authors: Meng Ding, University of Southampton / Eric Fokoua, University of Southampton / Thomas Bradley, University of Southampton / Francesco Poletti, University of Southampton / David Richardson, University of Southampton / Radan Slavik, University of Southampton
7. 6:30 - 7:00

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   STu1Q.1

   Low Latency Transmission in a Hollow Core Fiber Cable

   Presenter: Brian Mangan , OFS Laboratories

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   Invited

   We present the first field-deployed hollow core fiber (HCF) cable, demonstrating error-free transmission of direct-detection 10Gb/s DWDM signal over multi-km cascaded HCF cable link, enabling a 31% reduction in latency compared to a solid-core fiber.Authors: Brian Mangan, OFS Laboratories

Space Division Multiplexing-based Communication Systems

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1. 5:00 - 5:15

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   STu1E.1

   Performance Impairments due to Inter-Core Crosstalk Dynamics in a 7-Core MCF-Based DMT-Modulated Link

   Presenter: Alberto Gatto , Politecnico di Milano - DEIB

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   We investigate inter-core crosstalk impact on DMT-modulated signals in a 7-core fiber with different sources at the same nominal wavelength. We observe beating from relative laser frequency shift leads to time-dependent interference on DMT subcarriers.Authors: Alberto Gatto, Politecnico di Milano - DEIB / Mariangela Rapisarda, Politecnico di Milano - DEIB / Paola Parolari, Politecnico di Milano - DEIB / Benjamin Puttnam, NICT / Georg Rademacher, NICT / Ruben Luis, NICT / Pierpaolo Boffi, Politecnico di Milano - DEIB
2. 5:15 - 5:30

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   STu1E.2

   Dynamic Crosstalk Monitoring of Real-Time Transmission in Multi-Core Fibers Based on Deep Learning

   Presenter: maoqi zhang , HUST

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   We propose and experimentally demonstrate a novel dynamic crosstalk monitoring in multi-core fibers based on deep learning, by using asynchronous amplitude histogram (AAH). The mean absolute error (MAE) of crosstalk monitoring is below 0.78 dB.Authors: maoqi zhang, HUST / kangjie li, HUST / Lin Gan, HUST / Yizhao Chen, HUST / Can Zhao, HUST / Ming Tang, HUST
3. 5:30 - 6:30

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   STu1E.3

   Maximising Capacity Through Space Division Multiplexing

   Presenter: Chigo Okonkwo , Technische Universiteit Eindhoven

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   Tutorial

   To be providedAuthors: Chigo Okonkwo, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
4. 6:30 - 6:45

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   STu1E.4

   Demonstration of Turbulence Mitigation in a 200-Gbit/s Orbital-Angular-Momentum Multiplexed Free-Space Optical Link Using Simple Power Measurements on a Probe Wavelength

   Presenter: Nanzhe Hu , Uninversity of Southern California

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   We experimentally demonstrate turbulence mitigation in a 200-Gbit/s OAM-multiplexed free-space optical link with data channels on 1552 nm using simple power measurements on a probe wavelength of 1550 nm without interrupting the data transmission. We observe a crosstalk reduction of up to 25 dB.Authors: Nanzhe Hu, Uninversity of Southern California / Haoqian Song, Uninversity of Southern California / Runzhou Zhang, Uninversity of Southern California / Huibin Zhou, Uninversity of Southern California / cong liu, Uninversity of Southern California / Xinzhou Su, Uninversity of Southern California / Hao Song, Uninversity of Southern California / Kai Pang, Uninversity of Southern California / kaiheng zou, Uninversity of Southern California / Brittany Lynn, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific / Moshe Tur, Tel Aviv University / Alan Eli Willner, Uninversity of Southern California
5. 6:45 - 7:00

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   STu1E.5

   Experimental Demonstration of Vortex Mode Demultiplexing Using a Concentric-Ring Transformation

   Presenter: Jian Wang , Huazhong University of Science and Technology

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   A concentric-ring transformation method is presented to realize high-resolution sorting of vortex modes. We experimentally demonstrate the efficient demultiplexing of vortex modes with a low crosstalk <-12 dB.Authors: Han Cao, Huazhong University of Science and Technology / Yize Liang, Huazhong University of Science and Technology / Lulu Wang, Huazhong University of Science and Technology / Hongya Wang, Huazhong University of Science and Technology / Jian Wang, Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Active Nanophotonic Sensing and Detection

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   STu1A.1

   Photonic Chip-Based Optical Nanoscopy

   Presenter: Balpreet Ahluwalia , UiT, The Arctic University of Tromsø

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   Invited

   A photonic chip-based approach is shown as alternative to conventional super-resolution fluorescence microscopy. By making use of photonic circuits, more compact, cost-effective and higher resolving setups can allow for a wider implementation of these techniques.Authors: Øystein Ivar Helle, UiT, The Arctic University of Tromsø / Firehun Tsige Dullo, UiT, The Arctic University of Tromsø / Marcel Lahrberg, UiT, The Arctic University of Tromsø / Jean-Claude Tinguely, UiT, The Arctic University of Tromsø / Olav Gaute Hellesø, UiT, The Arctic University of Tromsø / Balpreet Ahluwalia, UiT, The Arctic University of Tromsø
2. 5:30 - 5:45

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   STu1A.2

   High-Aspect-Ratio Free-Standing Membrane Waveguides for Mid-Infrared Nanophotonics

   Presenter: Marek Vlk , UiT, Dept of Physics and Technology

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   Nanophotonic devices for optical sensing often display poor evanescent field interaction. We demonstrate a suspended thin-film waveguide with stronger light–analyte interaction than a free-space beam, as verified by detecting acetylene at 2566 nm.Authors: Marek Vlk, UiT, Dept of Physics and Technology / Anurup Datta, UiT, Dept of Physics and Technology / Sebastián Alberti, UiT, Dept of Physics and Technology / Astrid Aksnes, Norwegian University of Science and Technology / Ganapathy Murugan, University of Southampton / Jana Jágerská, UiT, Dept of Physics and Technology
3. 5:45 - 6:00

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   STu1A.3

   Distributed Temperature Sensing Based on φ-OTDR Using Back-Reflection-Enhanced Fiber

   Presenter: Malak Galal , Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne

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   Distributed temperature sensing with 10 dB back-reflection-enhanced fiber is performed based on φ-OTDR. While the temperature sensitivity of such fibers is similar to that of standard single-mode fibers, a 3-times higher temperature resolution is observed.Authors: Malak Galal, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne / Suneetha Sebastian, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne / Li Zhang, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne / Luc Thévenaz, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne
4. 6:00 - 6:15

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   STu1A.4

   Integrated Near-Infrared Spectral Sensor Based on Near-Infrared Detector Arrays

   Presenter: Kaylee Hakkel , Eindhoven University of Technology

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   We present a spectral sensor based on an integrated array of resonant-cavity-enhanced photodetectors operating in the near-infrared. Prediction models are built directly using the 15 photodetector responses, without the need for spectral reconstruction.Authors: Kaylee Hakkel, Eindhoven University of Technology / Maurangelo Petruzzella, Eindhoven University of Technology / Fang Ou, Eindhoven University of Technology / Anne van Klinken, Eindhoven University of Technology / Francesco Pagliano, Eindhoven University of Technology / Tianran Liu, Eindhoven University of Technology / Rene van Veldhoven, Eindhoven University of Technology / Andrea Fiore, Eindhoven University of Technology
5. 6:15 - 6:30

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   STu1A.5

   Wide-Field Magnetic and Thermal Imaging of Electric Currents Using NV^- Centers in Nanodiamond Ensembles

   Presenter: Siamak Dadras , University of Rochester

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   Magnetic and thermal microscopy can be performed concurrently to probe physical performance of integrated circuits. We present wide-field imaging of current-induced magnetic and thermal patterns using optically-detected magnetic resonance of NV- centers in nanodiamond ensembles.Authors: Siamak Dadras, University of Rochester / ARUNABH MUKHERJEE, University of Rochester / Kamran Shayan, University of Rochester / John Tarduno, University of Rochester / A. Vamivakas, University of Rochester
6. 6:30 - 6:45

   (UTC - 08:00)
   STu1A.6

   Photonic Integrated Alumina Waveguide Gratings for far-Field Structured Illumination at UV Wavelengths

   Presenter: Chupao Lin , Ghent University

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   We demonstrate far-field UV structured illumination implemented with integrated aluminum oxide (AlOx) waveguide gratings. Based on simulation and experimental results, we discuss the performances of two AlOx waveguide gratings operating at λ= 360nm.Authors: Chupao Lin, Ghent University / Juan Santo-Domingo Peñaranda, Ghent University / Jolien Dendooven, Ghent University / Christophe Detavernier, Ghent University / David Schaubroeck, Ghent University / Nicolas Thomas, Ghent University
7. 6:45 - 7:00

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   STu1A.7

   Low-Loss Nanoslot Waveguides for Sensing Fabricated in a CMOS Foundry

   Presenter: Todd Stievater , US Naval Research Laboratory

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   We demonstrate propagation loss as low as 0.3 dB/cm and high-fidelity sensing in foundry-fabricated silicon nitride nanoslot waveguides designed for wavelengths between 700 nm and 1600 nm.Authors: Nathan Tyndall, US Naval Research Laboratory / Dmitry Kozak, US Naval Research Laboratory / Marcel Pruessner, US Naval Research Laboratory / Peter Goetz, US Naval Research Laboratory / William Rabinovich, US Naval Research Laboratory / Todd Stievater, US Naval Research Laboratory / Michael Bryan, University of Rochester / Ethan Luta, University of Rochester / Benjamin Miller, University of Rochester / Nicholas Fahrenkopf, SUNY Polytechnic Institute / Alin Antohe, SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Symposium- Emerging Materials for Light Emission and Non-volatile Photonic Memories I: Light Emission

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1. 5:00 - 5:30

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   JTu1P.1

   Perovskite Quantum Dot LEDs

   Presenter: Edward Sargent , University of Toronto

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   I will discuss advances in light-emitting diodes enabled by the synthesis and surface-management of novel perovskite quantum dots.Authors: Edward Sargent, University of Toronto
2. 5:30 - 5:45

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   JTu1P.2

   Perovskite Scintillators: Emission at High Energy Excitations

   Presenter: Francesco Maddalena , CNRS International - NTU - Thales Research Alliance

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   Here we report the emission properties of perovskite quantum dots and two-dimensional perovskites under high energy excitation from X-, gamma-ray, alpha particle and thermal neutron, aimed towards fast-timed imaging and particle detection applications.Authors: Francesco Maddalena, CNRS International - NTU - Thales Research Alliance / Aozhen Xie, CNRS International - NTU - Thales Research Alliance / Marcin Witkowski, Nicolaus Copernicus Univ. in Torun / Michal Makowski, Nicolaus Copernicus Univ. in Torun / Winicjusz Drozdowski, Nicolaus Copernicus Univ. in Torun / Stuart Springham, Nanyang Technological University / Philippe Coquet, CNRS International - NTU - Thales Research Alliance / Benoit Mahler, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 / Christophe Dujardin, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 / Muhammad Birowosuto, CNRS International - NTU - Thales Research Alliance / Cuong Dang, CNRS International - NTU - Thales Research Alliance
3. 5:45 - 6:00

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   JTu1P.3

   Broadband Directional Control of Thermal Emission

   Presenter: Jin Xu , University of California, Los Angeles

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   We experimentally realize broadband directional thermal emitters by introducing two subwavelength photonic structures consisting of multiple oxides that exhibit epsilon-near-zero (ENZ) regions at long-wave infrared wavelengths.Authors: Jin Xu, University of California, Los Angeles / Aaswath Raman, University of California, Los Angeles
4. 6:00 - 6:15

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   JTu1P.4

   Perovskite Based Hyperbolic Metamaterials: a New Avenue in Perovskite Photonics

   Presenter: Supratim Basak , Tel-Aviv University

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   Hyperbolic metamaterials (HMMs) exhibiting direct-transition from type-I to type-II in the mid-visible region are realized for the first time. These devices are characterized using angle resolved transmission and reflection measurements with excellent agreement with simulations.Authors: Supratim Basak, Tel-Aviv University / Ofer Bar-On, Tel-Aviv University / Jacob Scheuer, Tel-Aviv University
5. 6:15 - 6:30

   (UTC - 08:00)
   JTu1P.5

   Boosting Fluorescence-Based Chiral Sensing With Nanophotonics

   Presenter: Ershad Mohammadi , Eindhoven University of Technology

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   The handedness of chiral molecules can be detected in their circularly polarized fluorescence, which is typically very weak. Here, we propose dielectric nanophotonics to increase both the fluorescence intensity and polarization contrast.Authors: Ershad Mohammadi, Eindhoven University of Technology / Raziman Thottungal Valapu, Eindhoven University of Technology / Alberto G. Curto, Eindhoven University of Technology
6. 6:30 - 7:00

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   JTu1P.6

   Bespoke Light-Matter Interactions in Halide Perovskites From First Principles Calculations

   Presenter: Linn Leppert , University of Twente

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   Invited

   Halide perovskites are a chemically and electronically diverse class of compounds with applications ranging from solar cells to X-ray scintillators. I will discuss our computational approach for tuning excited state properties in these versatile materials.Authors: Linn Leppert, University of Twente

Symposium- Micro-Photonic Positioning, Navigation and Timing I

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1. 5:00 - 5:20

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   JTu1I.1

   Photonic Systems Engineering: a Structured Approach to Positioning, Navigation and Timing Using Microresonators

   Presenter: Ying Lia Li , UCL

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   Invited

   Optical microresonator gyroscopes, accelerometers and frequency combs are ideally suited for positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) applications. Using the example of a microresonator accelerometer, I present a systems engineering approach to PNT commercialisation.Authors: Ying Lia Li, UCL
2. 5:20 - 5:40

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   JTu1I.2

   A Chip-Based Brillouin Laser Gyroscope With Earth-Rotaton-Rate Sensitivity

   Presenter: Kerry Vahala , California Institute of Technology

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   Invited

   The physical principles of a chip-based Brillouin laser gyroscope are reviewed. The device can resolve sinusoidal rotations with amplitude as low as 5 degrees/hour and is also used to detect the Earth’s rotation.Authors: Kerry Vahala, California Institute of Technology / Yu Hung Lai, California Institute of Technology / Myoung-Gyun Suh, California Institute of Technology / Boqiang Shen, California Institute of Technology
3. 5:40 - 6:00

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   JTu1I.3

   Integrated Ultra-Narrow Linewidth Ultra-Stable Brillouin Lasers and Their Application to PNT Applications

   Presenter: Daniel Blumenthal , University of California Santa Barbara

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   Invited

   We describe a new class of photonic integrated ultra-narrow linewidth, ultra-stable Brillouin laser that enables precision spectrally-pure lasers at the chip-scale and their use in atomic clocks, quantum sensing, and optical gyros.Authors: Daniel Blumenthal, University of California Santa Barbara
4. 6:00 - 6:20

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   JTu1I.4

   Integrated Optomechanical Sensing for Semiconductor Metrology

   Presenter: Andrea Fiore , Eindhoven University of Technology

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   Invited

   In this talk we will present recent process on the integration of nano-opto-electro-mechanical sensors with photonic circuits and optical read-out, showing a route towards fully-integrated optical sensingAuthors: Andrea Fiore, Eindhoven University of Technology / Federico Galeotti, Eindhoven University of Technology / Tianran Liu, Eindhoven University of Technology / Maurangelo Petruzzella, Eindhoven University of Technology / Ivana Seršić Vollenbroek, Eindhoven University of Technology / Gustav Lindgren, Eindhoven University of Technology / Francesco Pagliano, Eindhoven University of Technology / Frank van Otten, Eindhoven University of Technology / Rene van Veldhoven, Eindhoven University of Technology / Vadim Pogoretskii, Eindhoven University of Technology / Yuqing Jiao, Eindhoven University of Technology / Abbas Mohtashami, Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research TNO / Hamed Sadeghian, Eindhoven University of Technology / Rob van der Heijden, Eindhoven University of Technology
5. 6:20 - 6:40

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   JTu1I.5

   Chip-Scale Optomechanics for Precision Navigation

   Presenter: Jaime G. Flor Flores , UCLA

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   Laser-driven optomechanical transduction has enabled precision measurements at the thermodynamical limits. Here we present measurements of laser-driven silicon optomechanical oscillators in force-acceleration sensing at mg/Hz1/2-levels for inertial navigation, supported by our theory and device nanofabrication.We'll be uploading the recorded video by this evening. If the recorded video upload window is not available, we'll send you a link to the recording -- if you can help upload into the CLEO server, it would make the session run more smoothly. Thank you for the patience and look forward,Authors: Chee Wei Wong, UCLA / Talha Yerebakan, UCLA / James McMillan, UCLA / Andrey Matsko, UCLA / Jaime G. Flor Flores, UCLA
6. 6:40 - 7:00

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   JTu1I.6

   Miniature High Performance Gyroscopes With Crystalline WGM Resonators

   Presenter: Lute Maleki , OEwaves, Inc.

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   Invited

   Several groups around the word have been striving to achieve performance similar to fiber gyros and laser gyros in miniature form factors. At OEwaves we have demonstrated that ultra-high quality factor and exceptional transparency of whispering gallery mode resonators fabricated with crystalline material can be put to advantage to realize miniaturehigh performance gyros.Authors: Lute Maleki, OEwaves, Inc.

Super Symposium on Photonics Solutions for COVID-19 Challenge II

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1. 5:00 - 5:30

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   JTu1R.1

   Using Quantum Mechanics to Detect COVID-19 Disease

   Presenter: Marlan Scully , Texas A&M University

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   Invited

   In general quantum biophotonics is a hot topic and various examples will be given. As a case in point, some time ago we used quantum coherence (FAST CARS) to detect anthrax [PNAS (2002); Science (2007)]. For the past months we have been researching the application of, e.g., quantum coherence and quantum entanglement to detect COVID-19 antibodies [APL (2020)] and map the surface of a single COVID-19 virus [PNAS (2020)] using FAST CARS with Enhanced Resolution (FASTER CARS).Authors: Marlan Scully, Texas A&M University
2. 5:30 - 6:00

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   JTu1R.2

   
   Biophotonics - a Game Changer in Covid-19 Diagnostics

   Presenter: Juergen Popp , Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena

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   Invited

   <p style="margin: 0px 48px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="margin:0px"><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="2">We will introduce two promising SARS-CoV2-diagnostic tools with specially tailored sampling approaches which are focussed on I) fast bead-based approach for direct pathogen detection and II) characterization of the host response applying Raman spectroscopic techniques.</font></span></p>Authors: Juergen Popp, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
3. 6:00 - 6:15

   (UTC - 08:00)
   JTu1R.3

   (Withdrawn) COVID-19 Detection in Air Using Micro-Fabricated Whispering Gallery Mode Ring Resonators

   Presenter: Jaime da Silva , Southern Methodist University

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   A detection approach for the SARS-CoV-2 virus in air using an optical ring resonator is presented. The aim is to detect a single airborne virus particle and quantify the resulting WGM shift.Authors: Jaime da Silva, Southern Methodist University / Elie Salameh, Southern Methodist University / Danyal Ahsanullah, Southern Methodist University / Prasanna Rangarajan, Southern Methodist University / Kevin Brenner, Southern Methodist University / Bruce Gnade, Southern Methodist University / Volkan Ötügen, Southern Methodist University / Dominique Fourguette, Southern Methodist University
4. 6:15 - 6:30

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   JTu1R.4

   Tracking of Individual Nano-Objects Inside Hollow Core Fibers on the Example SARS-CoV-2

   Presenter: Ronny Förster , Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology

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   We tracked unlabeled SARS-CoV-2 viruses inside a hollow core optical fiber by elastic light scattering. The simultaneous confinement of particles and light leads to intense scattering, long trajectories and consequently a precise nanoparticle tracking analysis.Authors: Ronny Förster, Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology / Torsten Wieduwilt, Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology / Mona Nissen, Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology / Markus Schmidt, Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology
5. 6:30 - 7:00

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   JTu1R.5

   Direct Observation of Blood Clots in COVID-19 Patients by High-Throughput Imaging and AI

   Presenter: Keisuke Goda , University of Tokyo

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   Blood clotting is one of the leading causes of death in COVID-19. Here we demonstrate high-throughput imaging and deep-learning-based analysis of blood clots circulating in the blood of COVID-19 patients for early detection of thrombosis.Authors: Yuqi Zhou, University of Tokyo / Masako Nishikawa, University of Tokyo / Tinghui Xiao, University of Tokyo / Hiroshi Kanno, University of Tokyo / Yutaka Yatomi, University of Tokyo / Keisuke Goda, University of Tokyo

Thermal Effects in Nano-optics for Thermal Radiation

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1. 8:00 - 8:15

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   FTu2K.1

   Picometric Ballistic (non-Brownian) Thermal Movements in Photonic Nanostructures

   Presenter: Tongjun Liu , University of Southampton

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   Components of photonic nanostructures exhibit picometric thermal movements affecting their optical properties. We report the first observation of ballistic (non-Brownian) thermal motion of a microcantilever, at timescales shorter than those of the erratic Brownian regime.Authors: Tongjun Liu, University of Southampton / Jun-Yu Ou, University of Southampton / Kevin MacDonald, University of Southampton / Nikolay Zheludev, University of Southampton
2. 8:15 - 8:30

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   FTu2K.2

   (Withdrawn) Photothermal Response of Single Gold Nanoparticles Through Hyperspectral Imaging Anti-Stokes Thermometry

   Presenter: Mariano Barella , CIBION - CONICET

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   We present an implementation of anti-Stokes thermometry that is potentially applicable to any nanoparticle with detectable photoluminescence, requires no assumption or previous characterization of the nanoparticle, and delivers the photothermal coefficient of the nanoscopic system.Authors: Mariano Barella, CIBION - CONICET / Ianina Violi, CIBION - CONICET / Julian Gargiulo, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München / Luciana Martinez, CIBION - CONICET / Florian Goschin, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München / Victoria Guglielmotti, UNSAM / Diego Pallarola, UNSAM / Sebastian Schlücker, University of Duisburg-Essen / Mauricio Pilo-Pais, University of Fribourg / Guillermo Acuna, University of Fribourg / Stefan Maier, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München / Emiliano Cortes, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München / Fernando Stefani, CIBION - CONICET
3. 8:30 - 8:45

   (UTC - 08:00)
   FTu2K.3

   (Withdrawn) Thermal Effects - an Alternative Mechanism for Plasmon-Assisted Photocatalysis

   Presenter: Yonatan Sivan , Ben-Gurion University

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   We show that the claims in some of the most famous papers on the topic of plasmon-assisted photocatalysis are extremely unlikely to be correct and that the faster reactions are likely the result of heating.Authors: Yonatan Dubi, Ben-Gurion University / Joshua Baraban, Ben-Gurion University / Ieng-Wai Un, Ben-Gurion University / Yonatan Sivan, Ben-Gurion University
4. 8:45 - 9:00

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   FTu2K.4

   Analysis of Dissipation Mechanisms and Thermal Dynamics in Nanophotonic Resonators Using Thermo-Optical Effect

   Presenter: MingKang Wang , NIST

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   We present a robust method to distinguish the absorption loss from other loss mechanisms in a nanophotonic resonator by characterizing its thermo-optical nonlinearity. Using this method, we analyze ten modes of drastically different quality-factors.Authors: MingKang Wang, NIST / Diego Perez-Morelo, NIST / Vladimir Aksyuk, NIST
5. 9:00 - 9:15

   (UTC - 08:00)
   FTu2K.5

   Optothermal Generation and Manipulation of Plasmons in in Atomically Thin Films

   Presenter: Eduardo Dias , ICFO - The Institute of Photonic Sciences

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   We demonstrate the ability of graphene and thin metal films to undergo ultrafast photothermal optical modulation under pump-probe conditions, with depths as large as >70% over a wide spectral range.Authors: Eduardo Dias, ICFO - The Institute of Photonic Sciences / Renwen Yu, ICFO - The Institute of Photonic Sciences / Javier García de Abajo, ICFO - The Institute of Photonic Sciences
6. 9:15 - 9:30

   (UTC - 08:00)
   FTu2K.6

   Solution-Processed Plasmonic Surfaces as Optical Components for Infrared Thermography

   Presenter: Jyotirmoy Mandal , University of California, Los Angeles

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   Plasmonic nanoparticle-coated metal substrates, created with common materials and scalable fabrication techniques, yield solar absorptance and LWIR reflectance comparable to yields of standard germanium-based optics used in thermography, but at a fraction of the cost.Authors: Jyotirmoy Mandal, University of California, Los Angeles / John Brewer, University of California, Los Angeles / Sagar Mandal, Independent Researcher / Aaswath Raman, University of California, Los Angeles
7. 9:30 - 9:45

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   FTu2K.7

   Impact of Nonlocality on Polar Nanophotonics

   Presenter: Christopher Gubbin , University of Southampton

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   In nanoscale polar resonators local theories of the optical response can break down. Here we develop theories to understand these effects, demonstrating novel phononphoton interactions with applications in mid-infrared nanophotonics and optoelectronics.Authors: Christopher Gubbin, University of Southampton / Simone De Liberato, University of Southampton

Integrated Quantum Photonics

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1. 8:00 - 9:00

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   FTu2N.1

   Integrated Quantum Optics: Photon Pairs and Beyond

   Presenter: John Sipe , University of Toronto

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   Tutorial

   We present a tutorial overview of the quantum nonlinear optics of integrated optical structures, and consider the challenges and opportunities that arise in the generation of non-classical states of light in such devices.Authors: John Sipe, University of Toronto
2. 9:00 - 9:15

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   FTu2N.2

   Near-Ideal Heralded Single Photons in Silicon

   Presenter: Stefano Signorini , University of Trento

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   Single photons for quantum computing should be pure, indistinguishable and available in a large amount on the same chip. By using pump-delayed intermodal spontaneous four wave mixing we demonstrated the first source of heralded single photons meeting all these requirements on a silicon chip.Authors: Stefano Signorini, University of Trento / Stefano Paesani, University of Bristol / Massimo Borghi, University of Trento / Alexandre Mainos, University of Bristol / Lorenzo Pavesi, University of Trento / Anthony Laing, University of Bristol
3. 9:15 - 9:30

   (UTC - 08:00)
   FTu2N.3

   Integration of a Visible-Telecom PPKTP Photon Pair Source With Silicon Integrated Photonics

   Presenter: Vijay Soorya Shunmuga Sundaram , Rochester Institute of Technology

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   We demonstrate integration of periodically-poled KTPwaveguides generating visible-telecom wavelength photon pairs with Photonic Integrated Circuits, bridging visibly-accessed quantum technologies and telecom infrastructure.High pair rates,heralding and telecom-filterless operation are demonstrated.Authors: Vijay Soorya Shunmuga Sundaram, Rochester Institute of Technology / Evan Manfreda, Rochester Institute of Technology / Todd Hawthorne, AdvR Inc. / Tony Roberts, AdvR Inc. / Thomas Palone, Rochester Institute of Technology / Venkatesh Deenadayalan, Rochester Institute of Technology / Chamithri Adikarige, Rochester Institute of Technology / Mario Ciminelli, Rochester Institute of Technology / Phil Battle, AdvR Inc. / John Serafini, Rochester Institute of Technology / Gregory Howland, Rochester Institute of Technology / Stefan Preble, Rochester Institute of Technology
4. 9:30 - 9:45

   (UTC - 08:00)
   FTu2N.4

   Suppression of Nonlinear Parasitic Processes in Linearly Uncoupled Silicon Resonators

   Presenter: Federico Sabattoli , University of Pavia

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   We report on the suppression of nonlinear parasitic processes affecting dual-pump spontaneous four-wave mixing in ring resonators. We measure an enhancement of over 104 in the signal-to-noise ratio with respect to conventional ring resonators.Authors: Federico Sabattoli, University of Pavia / Houssein El Dirani, ST Microelectronics / Laurène Youssef, LMT CNRS / Francesco Garrisi, University of Pavia / Davide Grassani, University of Pavia / Camille Petit-Etienne, LMT CNRS / Erwine Pargon, LMT CNRS / John Sipe, University of Toronto / Marco Liscidini, University of Pavia / Corrado Sciancalepore, SOITEC SA / Daniele Bajoni, University of Pavia / Matteo Galli, University of Pavia
5. 9:45 - 10:00

   (UTC - 08:00)
   FTu2N.5

   Two-Photon Quantum Walks in Su-Schrieffer-Heeger Lattices

   Presenter: Friederike Klauck , Universität Rostock

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   We experimentally study quantum correlations in two-photon quantum walks at the edges of Su-Schrieffer-Heeger waveguide lattices. In these systems, topological protection serves to systematically enhance the broadening of the state compared to the trivial edge.Authors: Friederike Klauck, Universität Rostock / Matthias Heinrich, Universität Rostock / Alexander Szameit, Universität Rostock

Non-Hermitian Photonics

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1. 8:00 - 8:15

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   FTu2L.1

   Nonlinear Control of PT-Symmetry and Topological States

   Presenter: Shiqi Xia , Teda College of Nankai University

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   We demonstrate that optical nonlinearity can effectively modulate the loss of a topological defect waveguide in a non-Hermitian photonic lattice, leading to switching between PT and non-PT-symmetric regimes and control of topological zero modes.Authors: Shiqi Xia, Teda College of Nankai University / Dimitrios Kaltsas, University of Crete / Daohong Song, Teda College of Nankai University / Ioannis Komis, University of Crete / Jingjun Xu, Nankai University / Alexander Szameit, Universität Rostock / Hrvoje Buljan, Nankai University / Konstantinos Makris, University of Crete / Zhigang Chen, Teda College of Nankai University
2. 8:15 - 8:30

   (UTC - 08:00)
   FTu2L.2

   Towards a Common Path Photonic Emulator for Dynamically Encircling an Exceptional Point

   Presenter: Hadiseh Nasari , University of Southern California

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   We report on the first implementation of a photonic emulator platform upon which dynamic encirclement of an exceptional point can be observed. Using two polarization states, an omnipolarizer is realized based on chiral mode conversion.Authors: Hadiseh Nasari, University of Southern California / Gisela Lopez-Galmiche, University of Central Florida / Helena E. Lopez Aviles, University of Central Florida / Absar Ulhassan, University of Central Florida / Alexander Schumer, Vienna University of Technology / Patrick L. LiKamWa, University of Central Florida / Mercedeh Khajavikhan, University of Southern California / Demetrios Christodoulides, University of Central Florida
3. 8:30 - 8:45

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   FTu2L.3

   Exceptional Point Dispersion Engineering

   Presenter: Ali Eshaghian Dorche , Georgia Institute of Technology

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   Exceptional point in a passive coupled optical microresonator structure is studied for dispersion engineering. Combined with oscillating coupling coefficients in the coupled-resonator architecture, periodic exceptional points are formed for better dispersion management.Authors: Ali Eshaghian Dorche, Georgia Institute of Technology / Mohammad Ali Miri, Queens College of the City University of New York / Ali Asghar Eftekhar, Georgia Institute of Technology / Ali Adibi, Georgia Institute of Technology
4. 8:45 - 9:00

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   FTu2L.4

   Exceptional Points in a Time-Delayed Anti-Parity-Time Symmetric System

   Presenter: Andrew Wilkey , IUPUI

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   We report on the experimental realization of an anti-PT symmetric system in a pair of time-delay coupled semiconductor lasers, and via numerical and analytical modeling investigate the properties of exceptional points in it.Authors: Andrew Wilkey, IUPUI / Yogesh Joglekar, IUPUI / Gautam Vemuri, IUPUI
5. 9:00 - 9:15

   (UTC - 08:00)
   FTu2L.5

   Observation of the Fermi Pasta Ulam Recurrences Multiple Symmetry Breakings Triggered by Optical Fiber Losses

   Presenter: Guillaume Vanderhaegen , PhLAM - CNRS

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   We experimentally investigate the influence of optical fiber loss on the dynamics of the FPU process. We show that the symmetry of the FPU process can be broken several times by tuning the fiber loss value.Authors: Guillaume Vanderhaegen, PhLAM - CNRS / Pascal Szriftgiser, PhLAM - CNRS / alexandre kudlinski, PhLAM - CNRS / Matteo Conforti, PhLAM - CNRS / Stefano Trillo, University of Ferrara / Arnaud Mussot, PhLAM - CNRS
6. 9:15 - 9:30

   (UTC - 08:00)
   FTu2L.6

   Laser Cooling of Ytterbium-Doped Silica Glass by More Than 6 Kelvin

   Presenter: Arash Mafi , University of New Mexico

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   We report nearly an order of magnitude improvement over the lowest temperature achieved in laser-cooling of Yb-doped silica glass. The 6K cooling relative to the ambient temperature was achieved by pumping the sample at 1035nm.Authors: Mostafa Peysokhan, University of New Mexico / Saeid Rostami, University of New Mexico / Esmaeil Mobini, University of New Mexico / Alexander Albrecht, University of New Mexico / Stefan Kuhn, Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering / Sigrun Hein, Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering / Christian Hupel, Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering / Johannes Nold, Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering / Nicoletta Haarlammert, Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering / Thomas Schreiber, Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering / Ramona Eberhardt, Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering / Angel Flores, Air Force Research Laboratory / Andreas Tünnermann, Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering / Mansoor Sheik-Bahae, University of New Mexico / Arash Mafi, University of New Mexico
7. 9:30 - 9:45

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   FTu2L.7

   Gain Induced Topological Response via Tailored Long-Range Interactions

   Presenter: Yuzhou Liu , University of Southern California

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   We report on the first observation of a gain-induced topological response in a photonic lattice exhibiting asymmetric long-range interactions enabled by unidirectional microrings under pumping. This new platform is used to implement the Haldane lattice.Authors: Yuzhou Liu, University of Southern California / Pawel Jung, University of Central Florida, CREOL / Midya Parto, University of Central Florida, CREOL / Demetrios Christodoulides, University of Central Florida, CREOL / Mercedeh Khajavikhan, University of Southern California
8. 9:45 - 10:00

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   FTu2L.8

   Walk-off Induced Dissipative Quadratic Solitons in Degenerate Optical Parametric Oscillators

   Presenter: Arkadev Roy , California Institute of Technology

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   We demonstrate quadratic soliton formation in a synchronously pumped degenerate optical parametric oscillator displaying significant pulse compression leading to the formation of femtosecond pulses at half-harmonic from picosecond pump pulses.Authors: Arkadev Roy, California Institute of Technology / Rajveer Nehra, California Institute of Technology / Saman Jahani, California Institute of Technology / Luis Ledezma, California Institute of Technology / Carsten Langrock, Stanford University / Martin Fejer, Stanford University / Alireza Marandi, California Institute of Technology

THz and Frequency Comb Photonics

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   FTu2J.1

   Time-Domain Integration of Terahertz Pulses

   Presenter: Alessandro Tomasino , INRS-EMT

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   We report on the time-domain integration of terahertz pulses obtained via the tight confinement of the radiation in a tapered two-wire waveguide. Both simulation and experimental results prove the time integration capability of this structureAuthors: Alessandro Tomasino, INRS-EMT / Giacomo Balistreri, INRS-EMT / Junliang Dong, INRS-EMT / Aycan Yurtsever, INRS-EMT / Salvatore Stivala, University of Palermo / Jose Azana, INRS-EMT / Roberto Morandotti, INRS-EMT
2. 8:15 - 8:30

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   FTu2J.2

   Terahertz Generation From Curved Two-Color Filaments Induced by 2D Airy Wave Packets

   Presenter: Anastasios Koulouklidis , IESL, FORTH

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   We report on THz generation from curved filaments produced by 2D Airy wave packets. Due to the curvature of the plasma channel, non-concentric THz beams with different polarizations are generated.Authors: Anastasios Koulouklidis, IESL, FORTH / Dimitris Mansour, IESL, FORTH / Dimitris Papazoglou, IESL, FORTH / Stelios Tzortzakis, IESL, FORTH
3. 8:30 - 8:45

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   FTu2J.3

   Overcoming the Manley-Rowe Limit for CW Terahertz Generation in Q-Engineered Multimodal Cavity

   Presenter: Yannick Salamin , Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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   We present a method to overcome the Manley-Rowe limit in a Q-factor engineered multimodal nonlinear cavity. Cascading nonlinear processes enable continuous-wave terahertz generation with a theoretical conversion efficiency of 98.8%.Authors: Yannick Salamin, Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Charles Roques-Carmes, Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Zin Lin, Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Steven Johnson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Marin Soljačić, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
4. 8:45 - 9:00

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   FTu2J.4

   Ultrafast THz Self-Action Graphene Based Modulators

   Presenter: Anastasios Koulouklidis , IESL, FORTH

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   We demonstrate an ultrafast self-induced terahertz absorption modulator operating at 2.3 THz. A modulation of 50 dB is observed in the absorption when the THz field strength increases from 145 to 654 kV/cm.Authors: Anastasios Koulouklidis, IESL, FORTH / Eudokia Kyriakou, IESL, FORTH / Christina Daskalaki, IESL, FORTH / Muhammed Said Ergoktas, University of Manchester / Anna Tasolamprou, IESL, FORTH / Maria Kafesaki, IESL, FORTH / Coskun Kocabas, University of Manchester / Stelios Tzortzakis, IESL, FORTH
5. 9:00 - 9:15

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   FTu2J.5

   Phase-Matching-Free Two-Color Terahertz Emission From Quasi-2D Media

   Presenter: Juan Sebastian Totero Gongora , EPic Laboratory, University of Sussex

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   We provide the first demonstration of two-color optical rectification from semiconductors in an extreme absorption regime. The THz generation is free from phase-matching constraints due to the confinement of the interaction within a 25-atomic-layer region.Authors: Juan Sebastian Totero Gongora, EPic Laboratory, University of Sussex / Luke Peters, EPic Laboratory, University of Sussex / Jacob Tunesi, EPic Laboratory, University of Sussex / Vittorio Cecconi, EPic Laboratory, University of Sussex / matteo clerici, University of Glasgow / Alessia Pasquazi, EPic Laboratory, University of Sussex / Marco Peccianti, EPic Laboratory, University of Sussex
6. 9:15 - 9:30

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   FTu2J.6

   Carrier-Envelope Phase Dependence of High-Harmonics Generated With a Frequency Comb

   Presenter: Daniel Lesko , University of Colorado Boulder

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   Utilizing a robust few-cycle Er:fiber comb source, we demonstrate solid state HHG in ZnO at 100 MHz. We measure the carrier-envelope phase dependence of the UV harmonic generation with >85 dB of dynamic range.Authors: Daniel Lesko, University of Colorado Boulder / Thomas Allison, Stony Brook University / Scott Diddams, NIST
7. 9:30 - 9:45

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   FTu2J.7

   Toward a Tunable VUV Frequency Comb for $^{229m}$Th Nuclear Spectroscopy

   Presenter: Chuankun Zhang , National Institute of Standards and Technology

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   We constructed a Yb:fiber frequency comb for the generation of a vacuum-ultraviolet frequency comb via 7th harmonic generation. The spectral coverage and the noise performance of this comb are tailored for probing the $^{229m}$Th nuclear transition.Authors: Chuankun Zhang, National Institute of Standards and Technology / Peng Li, IMRA America, Inc. / Jie Jiang, IMRA America, Inc. / Lars von der Wense, National Institute of Standards and Technology / Martin Fermann, IMRA America, Inc. / Jun Ye, National Institute of Standards and Technology
8. 9:45 - 10:00

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   FTu2J.8

   Octave-Spanning Dissipative Kerr Soliton Frequency Comb in an AlN Microring Resonator

   Presenter: Haizhong Weng , Trinity College Dublin

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   An octave-spanning Kerr soliton comb (1100-2300 nm) is successfully demonstrated in an AlN microring resonator, with a record single soliton step of ~67 pm (8 GHz), at an on-chip power of 350 mW.Authors: Haizhong Weng, Trinity College Dublin / Jia liu, Huazhong University of Science and Technology / Adnan Ali Afridi, Trinity College Dublin / Jing Li, Trinity College Dublin / Jiangnan Dai, Huazhong University of Science and Technology / Yi Zhang, Huazhong University of Science and Technology / Qiaoyin Lu, Huazhong University of Science and Technology / John Donegan, Trinity College Dublin / weihua guo, Huazhong University of Science and Technology

High-repetition-rate HHG and XFEL Sources

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1. 8:00 - 8:15

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   FTu2O.1

   High-Flux Table-top Hard X-ray Source Driven by Femtosecond mid-Infrared Pulses at a 1 kHz Repetition Rate

   Presenter: Azize Koç , Max-Born-Institute

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   Femtosecond X-ray pulses at 8 keV are generated at a 1 kHz repetition rate with a flux of up to 1.5 x 1012 photons/s. A multiple-stage optical parametric chirped-pulse amplifier (OPCPA) serves as driver providing 80 fs pulses at a center wavelength of 5 µm.Authors: Azize Koç, Max-Born-Institute / Christoph Hauf, Max-Born-Institute / Michael Woerner, Max-Born-Institute / Lorenz von Grafenstein, Max-Born-Institute / Dennis Ueberschaer, Max-Born-Institute / Martin Bock, Max-Born-Institute / Uwe Griebner, Max-Born-Institute / Thomas Elsaesser, Max-Born-Institute
2. 8:15 - 8:30

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   FTu2O.2

   a High-Repetition Rate Attosecond Pulse Source for Time-Resolved Coincidence Spectroscopy and Nanoscale Imaging

   Presenter: Cord Arnold , Lunds Universitet

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   We present a high-repetition rate, atttosecond light source, emitting controlled short trains of attosecond pulses. We apply this source to the study of photoionization of atoms using a 3D photoelectron/ion coincidence spectrometer.Authors: Cord Arnold, Lunds Universitet / Sara Mikaelsson, Lunds Universitet / Jan Vogelsang, Lunds Universitet / Chen Guo, Lunds Universitet / Ivan Sytcevich, Lunds Universitet / Anne-Lise Viotti, Lunds Universitet / Fabian Langer, Lunds Universitet / Yu-Chen Cheng, Lunds Universitet / Saikat Nandi, Lunds Universitet / Anna Olofsson, Lunds Universitet / Robin Weissenbilder, Lunds Universitet / Johan Mauritsson, Lunds Universitet / Anne L'huillier, Lunds Universitet / Mathieu Gisselbrecht, Lunds Universitet
3. 8:30 - 8:45

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   FTu2O.3

   Comparison of 100-kHz Near-IR and Mid-IR Driven High-Harmonic Generation in the Water Window

   Presenter: Pierre-Alexis Chevreuil , ETH Zurich

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   We report the generation of water window harmonics (283-543 eV) with a 0.8-µm driver at 100 kHz repetition rate, and compare the results with high-harmonic generation at 2.2 µm.Authors: Pierre-Alexis Chevreuil, ETH Zurich / Stefan Hrisafov, ETH Zurich / Fabian Brunner, ETH Zurich / Justinas Pupeikis, ETH Zurich / Christopher Phillips, ETH Zurich / Lukas Gallmann, ETH Zurich / Ursula Keller, ETH Zurich
4. 8:45 - 9:15

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   FTu2O.4

   Attosecond Metrology at Seeded Free-Electron Lasers

   Presenter: Giuseppe Sansone , Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg

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   I will introduce the challenges connected to the temporal characterization of attosecond waveforms at the free-electron laser FERMI and I will present experimental results on the first demonstration of programmable attosecond pulse trains.Authors: Giuseppe Sansone, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
5. 9:15 - 9:30

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   FTu2O.5

   Flash2020+: the New High Repetition Rate Coherent Soft X-ray Facility

   Presenter: Enrico Allaria , Deutsches Elektronen Synchroton DESY

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   With the ongoing upgrades FLASH2020+ will extend capabilities of existing Free-Electron-Lasers. Combining a superconducting electron-beam accelerator with a new external seeding scheme, FLASH2020+ will provide up to 1 MHz repletion rate highly coherent pulses.Authors: Enrico Allaria, Deutsches Elektronen Synchroton DESY / Martin Beye, Deutsches Elektronen Synchroton DESY / Ingmar Hartl, Deutsches Elektronen Synchroton DESY / Mehdi Mohammad Kazemi, Deutsches Elektronen Synchroton DESY / Tino Lang, Deutsches Elektronen Synchroton DESY / Lucas Schaper, Deutsches Elektronen Synchroton DESY / Siegfried Schreiber, Deutsches Elektronen Synchroton DESY
6. 9:30 - 9:45

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   FTu2O.6

   Nonlinear Shaped Laser Pulses in the LCLS-II Photoinjector

   Presenter: Nicole Neveu , SLAC

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   We present a novel nonlinear laser shaping technique to increase X-ray Free Electron Laser brightness and preliminary results estimate an improvement of 25% in emittance relative to the standard configuration of the LCLS-II.Authors: Nicole Neveu, SLAC / Randy Lemons, SLAC / Joseph Duris, SLAC / Yuantao Ding, SLAC / Agostino Marinelli, SLAC / Christopher Mayes, SLAC / Charles Durfee, Colorado School of Mines / Sergio Carbajo, SLAC
7. 9:45 - 10:00

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   FTu2O.7

   Femtosecond Slicing for the MHz Reptition Rate LCLS-II Free Electron Laser

   Presenter: Joseph Duris , SLAC

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   We present a method to control the temporal profile of the LCLS-II X-ray free-electron laser by selectively heating parts of the electron beam with a spectrally shaped laser.Authors: Joseph Duris, SLAC / Randy Lemons, SLAC / Zhen Zhang, SLAC / Yuantao Ding, SLAC / Agostino Marinelli, SLAC / Sergio Carbajo, SLAC

Metsurfaces and Wavefronts

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1. 8:00 - 8:15

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   FTu2M.1

   Compact Incoherent Spatial Frequency Filtering Enabled by Metasurface Engineering

   Presenter: Dean Hazineh , Harvard

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   A single-lens implementation of optoelectronic spatial frequency filtering for incoherent illumination is demonstrated utilizing metasurface engineering. By inverse-designing the phase on the metasurface, arbitrarily structured 2D filters are realized for depth-invariant, broadband operation.Authors: Dean Hazineh, Harvard / Qi Guo, Harvard / Zhujun Shi, Harvard / Yao-Wei Huang, Harvard / Todd Zickler, Harvard / Federico Capasso, Harvard
2. 8:15 - 8:30

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   FTu2M.2

   Vectorial Holography and Polarization-Maintaining Metasurfaces

   Presenter: Qinghua Song , Université Cote d’Azur

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   In this presentation, we will present a general method on the realization of vectorial holograms for polarization maintaining properties with unlimited bandwidth. We will also introduce a doublet metasurface design to compensate the angular dispersion.Authors: Qinghua Song, Université Cote d’Azur / Samira Khadir, Université Cote d’Azur / Stéphane Vézian, Université Cote d’Azur / Benjamin Damilano, Université Cote d’Azur / Philippe de Mierry, Université Cote d’Azur / Virginie Brandli, Université Cote d’Azur / Sébastien Chenot, Université Cote d’Azur / Patrice Genevet, Université Cote d’Azur
3. 8:30 - 8:45

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   FTu2M.3

   Triple-Helix Tractor Beam Generation With a Dielectric Metasurface Pancharatnam-Berry Phase Hologram

   Presenter: Jasper Cadusch , University of Melbourne

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   We present a silicon-based Pancharatnam-Berry (PB) phase metasurface hologram that produces a triple-helix solenoid tractor beam from a Gaussian input beam. Our metasurface has a >90% diffraction efficiency and >75% transmission. © 2020 The AuthorsAuthors: Jasper Cadusch, University of Melbourne / Dandan Wen, University of Melbourne / Jiajun Meng, University of Melbourne / Kenneth Crozier, University of Melbourne
4. 8:45 - 9:00

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   FTu2M.4

   Cascaded Metasurface Holograms for Optical Secret Sharing

   Presenter: Thomas Zentgraf , Paderborn University

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   We demonstrate an all-optical solution for secret sharing based on metasurface holography. Metasurfaces are used as separable shares that reconstruct a secret after combination. The inherent alignment sensitivity can be used to build optical rulers.Authors: Thomas Zentgraf, Paderborn University / Philip Georgi, Paderborn University / Wei Qunshuo, Beijing Institute of Technology / Basudeb Sain, Paderborn University / Christian Schlickriede, Paderborn University / Yongtian Wang, Beijing Institute of Technology / Lingling Huang, Beijing Institute of Technology
5. 9:00 - 9:15

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   FTu2M.5

   Color Splitting Micro-Metalenses for High-Sensitivity Color Image Sensors

   Presenter: Masashi Miyata , NTT Device Technology Labs

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   We demonstrate polarization-independent micro-metalenses that sort primary colors within a high-density-pixel footprint. We also show their potential applicability to high-sensitivity color image sensors.Authors: Masashi Miyata, NTT Device Technology Labs / Naru Nemoto, NTT Device Technology Labs / Kota Shikama, NTT Device Technology Labs / Fumihide Kobayashi, NTT Device Technology Labs / Toshikazu Hashimoto, NTT Device Technology Labs
6. 9:15 - 9:30

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   FTu2M.6

   Terahertz Achromatic in Airy Beams and Focusing

   Presenter: Qing Cheng , University of Shanghai for Science and Technology

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   We design and fabricate a metasurface composed of silicon posts for the terahertz frequencies in transmission mode, and we experimentally demonstrate achromatic Airy beams and achromatic focusing.Authors: Qing Cheng, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology / Ling Ma, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology / Juncheng Wang, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology / Songlin Zhuang, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology
7. 9:30 - 9:45

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   FTu2M.7

   Analysis of 56 Physically Unclonable Silicon Photonic Moiré Quasicrystal Interferometers

   Presenter: Farhan Bin Tarik , Clemson University

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   We verify the uniqueness and unclonability of fifty-six optical devices of the exact same design, fabricated from silicon photonic moiré quasicrystal interferometers. Such structures show promise for cryptographic applications such as hardware authentication and identification.Authors: Farhan Bin Tarik, Clemson University / Azadeh Famili, Clemson University / Yingjie Lao, Clemson University / Judson Ryckman, Clemson University
8. 9:45 - 10:00

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   FTu2M.8

   Designing Arbitrarily Large Metasurfaces Using Inverse Mapping Technique

   Presenter: Mahdad Mansouree , University of Massachusetts Amherst

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   We introduce an inverse mapping technique to design efficient large-scale metasurfaces. A small metasurface is optimized using adjoint optimization, a design map is obtained using the optimization data and used for designing efficient large-scale metasurfaces.Authors: Mahdad Mansouree, University of Massachusetts Amherst / Andrew McClung, University of Massachusetts Amherst / Amir Arbabi, University of Massachusetts Amherst

THz Sources and Applications

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1. 8:00 - 8:30

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   ATu2T.1

   Quantum Engineering of Broadband Quantum Cascade THz Lasers Operating as Fully Stabilized Optical Frequency Comb Synthesizers

   Presenter: Miriam Vitiello , Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa

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   This talk will review recent developments in engineering and devising novel highly efficient broadband QCL resonators, behaving as frequency combs at Terahertz frequencies, with record optical powers per mode and record dynamic range , with a special emphasis on novel integrated architectures.Authors: Miriam Vitiello, Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa
2. 8:30 - 9:00

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   ATu2T.2

   Compact Terahertz Imaging and Spectroscopic Systems Enabled by Quantum Dot Transceivers

   Presenter: Andrei Gorodetsky , University of Birmingham

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   InAs-GaAs quantum-dot based photoconductive antennas match perfectly with compact quantum-dot semiconductor lasers as pump sources, to open up the perspectives for terahertz pulsed and CW spectroscopy and imaging in ultra-compact room-temperature operating environment.Authors: Andrei Gorodetsky, University of Birmingham
3. 9:00 - 9:15

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   ATu2T.3

   High Spectral Purity Chip-Scale Tunable THz Radiation Source

   Presenter: Wenting Wang , University of California Los Angeles

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   Broadly tunable THz radiation is generated at room temperature after injecting the tunable optical parametric oscillation emitted from a microresonator into a bias-free photomixer. The radiated THz wave features Hz-level linewidth and frequency stability.Authors: Wenting Wang, University of California Los Angeles / Ping-Keng Lu, University of California Los Angeles / Abhinav Kumar Vinod, University of California Los Angeles / James McMillan, University of California Los Angeles / Mingbin Yu, State Key lab of functional materials for informatics / Dim-Lee Kwong, Institute of Microelectronics / Mona Jarrahi, University of California Los Angeles / Chee Wei Wong, University of California Los Angeles
4. 9:15 - 9:30

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   ATu2T.4

   On-Chip Multi-Layer THz Power Generation With Beamforming Capability

   Presenter: Hooman Saeeidi , Princeton University

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   We propose a novel on-chip multi-layer coupled oscillator scheme to generate THz power using industry standard 65-nm CMOS process. The scalable architecture enables to generate 14 dBm EIRP in a lensless setup with beamforming capability of ±30 degrees at 416 GHz.Authors: Hooman Saeeidi, Princeton University / Suresh Venkatesh, Princeton University / Xuyang Lu, Princeton University / Kaushik Sengupta, Princeton University
5. 9:30 - 9:45

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   ATu2T.5

   Terahertz Quantum Cascade Amplifier With Optical Threshold

   Presenter: Michael Jaidl , TU Wien Photonics Institute

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   A Terahertz optical amplifier based on a Quantum Cascade laser structure with a lossy double-metal cavity is demonstrated. Amplification appears only above a certain threshold and an amplification of ~17 dB is achieved.Authors: Martin Kainz, TU Wien Photonics Institute / Michael Jaidl, TU Wien Photonics Institute / Benedikt Limbacher, TU Wien Photonics Institute / Dominik Theiner, TU Wien Photonics Institute / Miriam Giparakis, TU Wien / Maximilian Beiser, TU Wien / Aaron Andrews, TU Wien / Gottfried Strasser, TU Wien / Karl Unterrainer, TU Wien Photonics Institute
6. 9:45 - 10:00

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   ATu2T.6

   InP Integrated Photonic Circuit for Terahertz Spectroscopy up to 4.1 THz Bandwidth Based on Sampled Grating Lasers

   Presenter: Moon-Hyeok Lee , Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute

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   We present a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) for terahertz spectroscopy up to 4.1 THz comprising two SG DBR lasers and passive building blocks. The PIC has been realized on the HHI InP generic foundry platform.Authors: Moon-Hyeok Lee, Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute / Simon Nellen, Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute / Francisco Soares, Soares Photonics / Martin Moehrle, Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute / Wolfgang Rehbein, Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute / Moritz Baier, Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute / Martin Schell, Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute

Quantum Sensing

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1. 8:00 - 8:30

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   ATu2S.1

   Quantum Sensing From Lab to Market: the Example of Qnami ProteusQ

   Presenter: Mathieu Munsch , Qnami

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   Science is experiencing a quantum revolution with astonishing potential for innovation. We present here a new quantum microscope based on NV center technology and show how it's already used today to advance research in materials science and spintronics. We review challenges specific to developing quantum technolgies and highlight further opportunities in quantum sensing.Authors: Mathieu Munsch, Qnami
2. 8:30 - 9:00

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   ATu2S.2

   Rydberg Atom Sensors: SI Traceability, Phase Detection, and Other Unique and Unforeseen Applications

   Presenter: Christopher Holloway , National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

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   NIST and other groups have made great progress in the development of Rydberg atom-based RF E-field sensors. Various applications are beginning to emerge: SI-traceable E-field probes, power-sensors, voltage standards, BBR detection, receivers for communication signals, and many other applications.Authors: Christopher Holloway, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
3. 9:00 - 9:15

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   ATu2S.3

   (Withdrawn) Mid-Infrared Optical Coherence Tomography in the Frequency Domain With Undetected Photons

   Presenter: Sven Ramelow , Humboldt Universität zu Berlin

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   Mid-infrared OCT with entangled photons can make mid-IR sources and detectors obsolete and thus reduce complexity, footprint and price: with our proof-of-concept at 3.8 μm we demonstrate 10 μm depth-resolution and shot-noise limited 69 dB/s SNRs.Authors: Aron Vanselow, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin / Helen M Chrzanowski, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin / Paul Kaufmann, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin / Ivan Zorin, Research Center for Non-Destructive Testing GmbH / Bettina Heise, Research Center for Non-Destructive Testing GmbH / Sven Ramelow, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin
4. 9:15 - 9:30

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   ATu2S.4

   Widefield Super-Sensitive Phase Imaging Using N00N State Illumination

   Presenter: Robin Camphausen , ICFO

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   We present a widefield quantum polarised light microscope, illuminating with a NOON state (N=2) and imaging using a SPAD array camera. Compared to classical imaging we show that sensitivity improves by a factor of 1.31.Authors: Robin Camphausen, ICFO / Álvaro Cuevas, ICFO / Valerio Pruneri, ICFO
5. 9:30 - 9:45

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   ATu2S.5

   Quantum Dot Single-Photon Emission Coupled Into Single-Mode Fibers With 3D Printed Micro-Objectives

   Presenter: Ksenia Weber , University of Stuttgart

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   We demonstrate the on-chip integration of a deterministically fabricated quantum dot micro-lens, a 3D-printed micro-objective and a single-mode fiber-coupler. The resulting quantum device has a broadband photon extraction efficiency with a coupling efficiency of 22%.Authors: Lucas Bremer, Technische Universität Berlin / Ksenia Weber, University of Stuttgart / Sarah Fischbach, Technische Universität Berlin / Simon Thiele, University of Stuttgart / Marco Schmidt, Technische Universität Berlin / Arsenty Kaganskiy, Technische Universität Berlin / Sven Rodt, Technische Universität Berlin / Alois Herkommer, University of Stuttgart / Marc Sartison, University of Stuttgart / Simone Portalupi, University of Stuttgart / Peter Michler, University of Stuttgart / Harald Giessen, University of Stuttgart / Stephan Reitzenstein, Technische Universität Berlin

Integrated Microcombs

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1. 8:00 - 8:30

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   STu2G.1

   Octave-Spanning Lithium Niobate Soliton Microcombs

   Presenter: Yang He , University of Rochester

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   We report lithium niobate soliton microcombs with spectral bandwidths exceeding one octave and spanning 125~THz to 268~THz.Authors: Yang He, University of Rochester / Raymond Lopez-Rios, University of Rochester / Qifan Yang, California Institute of Technology / Jingwei Ling, University of Rochester / Mingxiao Li, University of Rochester / Kerry Vahala, California Institute of Technology / Qiang Lin, University of Rochester
2. 8:30 - 8:45

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   STu2G.2

   High-Efficiency and Broadband Electro-Optic Frequency Combs Using Coupled Lithium-Niobate Microresonators

   Presenter: Yaowen Hu , Harvard University

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   We demonstrate an electro-optic frequency comb source, based on coupled lithium niobate microresonators, with a factor of 100× higher pump-to-comb conversion efficiency (30%) and 2.4× broader optical bandwidth (117 nm), as compared to the previous broadest electro-optic frequency comb.Authors: Yaowen Hu, Harvard University / Mengjie Yu, Harvard University / Brandon Buscaino, Stanford University / Neil Sinclair, Harvard University / Di Zhu, Harvard University / Amirhassan Shams-Ansari, Harvard University / Linbo Shao, Harvard University / Mian Zhang, HyperLight Corp. / Joseph Kahn, Stanford University / Marko Loncar, Harvard University
3. 8:45 - 9:00

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   STu2G.3

   Raman-Kerr Combs in High-Q Chalcogenide Microresonators Coupled to Silicon Waveguides

   Presenter: Philippe Jean , Laval University

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   We report the observation of Kerr frequency combs and Raman lasing in a high- Q (Q>1.5e6) As20S80 microresonator monolithically integrated with silicon-on-insulator waveguide.Authors: Philippe Jean, Laval University / Alexandre Douaud, Laval University / Sophie Larochelle, Laval University / Younès Messaddeq, Laval University / Wei Shi, Laval University
4. 9:00 - 9:15

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   STu2G.4

   Mode-Locked Dark-Pulse Kerr Combs in Normal-Dispersion AlGaAs-on-Insulator Microresonators

   Presenter: Haowen Shu , Peking University

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   We demonstrate dark-pulse Kerr combs from a high-Q Al0.2Ga0.8As-on-insulator microresonator with normal dispersion. Low-noise combs are achieved for the first time at room temperature in this efficient platform, with low pump power of <5 mW.Authors: Haowen Shu, Peking University / Bitao Shen, Peking University / Lin Chang, University of California, Santa Barbara / Weiqiang Xie, University of California, Santa Barbara / Jun Qin, Peking University / Ming Jin, Peking University / Xuguang Zhang, Peking University / Xingjun Wang, Peking University / John Bowers, University of California, Santa Barbara
5. 9:15 - 9:30

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   STu2G.5

   Efficient Passive Signal Linewidth Narrowingby Q-Engineered χ⁽²⁾ Parametric Oscillators

   Presenter: Dorde Gluhovic , Boston University

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   We extend our proposal of efficient passive "noise eaters'' based on Q-engineered Kerr OPOs to χ(2) systems, which could approach 100% conversion efficiency. We show that existing state-of-the-art integrated devices can implement significant passive signal linewidth narrowing using this concept.Authors: Dorde Gluhovic, Boston University / MANUJ KUMAR SINGH, Boston University / Cale Gentry, University of Colorado Boulder / Milos Popovic, Boston University
6. 9:30 - 9:45

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   STu2G.6

   Formation, Persistence and Statistics of Rogue Events in Microresonators

   Presenter: Abhinav Vinod , University of California Los Angeles

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   We utilize a novel buffered time-lens architecture, panoramic-reconstruction temporal imaging (PARTI), to record long evolution portraits capturing the formation of rogue events. Further, we analyze the statistics of these events with regard to their persistence.Authors: Abhinav Vinod, University of California Los Angeles / Wenting Wang, University of California Los Angeles / Futai Hu, University of California Los Angeles / Xinghe Jiang, University of California Los Angeles / Bowen Li, University of colorado, Boulder / Chee Wei Wong, University of California Los Angeles
7. 9:45 - 10:00

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   STu2G.7

   Ultra-low Power Wavelength Conversion via Four-Wave Mixing in a Ge_11.5as₂₄Se_64.5 Chalcogenide Microring Resonator

   Presenter: Wei Jiang , Corning Inc

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   We demonstrate ultra-low power wavelength conversion via four-wave mixing in a Ge11.5As24Se64.5 microring resonator with 20-μm radius. The results show conversion efficiency of -33.7 dB with only 63.8 μW pump power.Authors: Wei Jiang, Corning Inc / Kangmei Li, Corning Inc / Xin Gai, City University of Hong Kong / Daniel Nolan, Corning Inc / Paulo Dainese, Corning Inc

Nanophotonic Light Emitters on Chip

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1. 8:00 - 8:15

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   STu2C.1

   
   Phosphor-Free III-Nitride red Micro-Light Emitting Diodes for Display Applications

   Presenter: Barsha Jain , New Jersey Institute of Technology

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   In this study, we report highly stable phosphor-free InGaN/AlGaN spontaneously formed core-shell nanowire red micro-light emitting diodes (μLEDs) with 30 × 30 μm2 mesa area directly grown on Si (111) substrates using molecular beam epitaxy.Authors: Barsha Jain, New Jersey Institute of Technology / Ravi Teja Velpula, New Jersey Institute of Technology / Hieu Nguyen, New Jersey Institute of Technology
2. 8:15 - 8:30

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   STu2C.2

   Demonstration of Flexible DUV Light Emitting Diodes Through Formation of Nanowires With Inverse-Taper

   Presenter: Bryan Melanson , Rochester Institute of Technology

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   AlGaN nanowires with a novel “inverse taper” profile were fabricated and shown to allow for high-yield liftoff of nanowire arrays in a flexible medium, allowing for creation of flexible nanowire LEDs emitting at 270 nm.Authors: Bryan Melanson, Rochester Institute of Technology / Matthew Hartensveld, Rochester Institute of Technology / Cheng Liu, Rochester Institute of Technology / Jing Zhang, Rochester Institute of Technology
3. 8:30 - 8:45

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   STu2C.3

   Electrically-Operated Buried-Heterostructure Nanocavity Laser With sub-20 μa Threshold Current

   Presenter: Aurimas Sakanas , Technical University of Denmark

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   We demonstrate a lateral-current injection photonic crystal laser bonded to a Si-platform and comprising buried heterostructure InGaAsP/InGaAlAs quantum wells. The laser operates CW at room-temperature near 1550 nm with a threshold current of 19 μA.Authors: Aurimas Sakanas, Technical University of Denmark / Andrey Marchevsky, Technical University of Denmark / Evangelos Dimopoulos, Technical University of Denmark / Meng Xiong, Technical University of Denmark / Yi Yu, Technical University of Denmark / Kristoffer Mathiesen, Technical University of Denmark / Elizaveta Semenova, Technical University of Denmark / Jesper Mork, Technical University of Denmark / Kresten Yvind, Technical University of Denmark
4. 8:45 - 9:00

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   STu2C.4

   On-Chip Erbium-Doped Lithium-Niobate Microring Lasers

   Presenter: qiang Luo , NanKai University

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   1550-nm continuous lasers with ~20 μW threshold and stable performance were realized in erbium-doped integrated lithium niobate microrings with loaded quality factors higher than one million.Authors: qiang Luo, NanKai University / Chen Yang, NanKai University / Ru Zhang, NanKai University / Zhenzhong Hao, NanKai University / Dahuai Zheng, NanKai University / Hongde Liu, NanKai University / Shiguo Liu, NanKai University / Fang Bo, NanKai University / Yongfa Kong, NanKai University / Guoquan Zhang, NanKai University / Jingjun Xu, NanKai University
5. 9:00 - 9:30

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   STu2C.5

   Integrated Perovskite Light Emitters

   Presenter: Anna Lena Giesecke , AMO GmbH

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   Invited

   Metal-halide perovskites are ideal candidates for optoelectronic on-chip devices. In this talk we will demonstrate our latest achievements in integration of perovskite light emitters into Back-end-of-line compatible photonic platforms (Si3N4).Authors: Anna Lena Giesecke, AMO GmbH / Piotr Cegielski, AMO GmbH / Maik Lütticke, AMO GmbH / Stephan Suckow, AMO GmbH / Manuel Runkel, Lehrstuhl fuer Elektronische Bauelemente / Thomas Riedl, Lehrstuhl fuer Elektronische Bauelemente / Max Lemme, AMO GmbH
6. 9:30 - 9:45

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   STu2C.6

   Microcavity Lasers Directly Grown on Silicon

   Presenter: Zhaoyu Zhang , Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen

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   Monolithic integration of ultra-compact III-V light sources on silicon is promising for the Si-based on-chip optical interconnects. Here, we present quantum dots microcavity lasers monolithically grown on silicon with ultra-low energy consumption.Authors: Haochuan Li, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen / Taojie Zhou, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen / Zhan Zhang, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen / Mingchu Tang, University College London / Siming Chen, University College London / Huiyun Liu, University College London / Zhaoyu Zhang, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
7. 9:45 - 10:00

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   STu2C.7

   Single-Mode Topological Valley-Hall Lasing Controlled by the Degree of Asymmetry at Telecommunication Wavelength

   Presenter: wanwoo noh , University of California Berkeley

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   We report single-mode lasing of valley-Hall ring cavities. The degree of asymmetry in a honeycomb photonic crystal governs light confinement regimes in the valley-Hall cavity and enables efficient single-mode operation despite multiple modes.Authors: wanwoo noh, University of California Berkeley / Hadiseh Nasari, University of California Berkeley / Hwi-min Kim, University of California Berkeley / Quynh Le-van, University of California Berkeley / Zhetao Jia, University of California Berkeley / Chi-hsin Huang, UC San Diego / Boubacar Kanté, University of California Berkeley

Optomechanics

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1. 8:00 - 8:30

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   STu2H.1

   Diamond Cavity Optomechanics: Interfacing Photons, Phonons, and Spins

   Presenter: Paul Barclay , University of Calgary

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   Invited

   Diamond cavity optomechanical devices allow coherent manipulation of phonons, enabling storage and switching of light via its coupling to highly coherent mechanical resonances. This photon-phonon interface also allows control of diamond spin quantum memories.Authors: Paul Barclay, University of Calgary
2. 8:30 - 8:45

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   STu2H.2

   Quantum Optomechanics With Millimeter Wave Photons

   Presenter: Bradley Hauer , NIST Boulder

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   We present a new millimeter wave optomechanical cavity intended to increase the vacuum optomechanical coupling rate towards the regime of single-photon quantum optomechanics.Authors: Bradley Hauer, NIST Boulder / Katarina Cicak, NIST Boulder / Florent Lecocq, NIST Boulder / Raymond Simmonds, NIST Boulder / Jose Aumentado, NIST Boulder / John Teufel, NIST Boulder
3. 8:45 - 9:00

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   STu2H.3

   Topological Phonon Transport in an Optomechanical System

   Presenter: Hengjiang Ren , California Institute of Technology

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   We report the observation of topological phonon transport within a optomechanical crystal structure. Using spatially resolved optical read-out, we detect thermal phonons in a 0.325-0.34 GHz band traveling along a topological edge channel, with substantial reduction in backscattering.Authors: Hengjiang Ren, California Institute of Technology / Tirth Shah, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light / Hannes Pfeifer, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light / Christian Brendel, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light / Vittorio Peano, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light / Florian Marquardt, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light / Oskar Painter, California Institute of Technology
4. 9:00 - 9:15

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   STu2H.4

   Piezo-Optomechanical Actuation of Nanobeam Resonators for Microwave-to-Optical Transduction

   Presenter: BISWARUP GUHA , NIST

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   We demonstrate three methods for microwave actuation of GaAs nanobeam piezo-optomechanical resonators, based on IDTs, piezoelectric resonators, and micro-antenna probes. Potential applications of these devices range from bi-directional microwave-to-optical conversion to optomechanical thermometry.Authors: BISWARUP GUHA, NIST / Marcelo Wu, University of Maryland / Jin Dong Song, KIST / Krishna Balram, University of Bristol / Kartik Srinivasan, NIST
5. 9:15 - 9:30

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   STu2H.5

   Integrated Discrete-Time Surface Acoustic Wave Photonic Radio-Frequency Filters With Arbitrary Tap Weights

   Presenter: Moshe Katzman , Bar-Ilan University

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   Integrated, discrete time microwave filters are realized in surface acoustic wave photonics over standard silicon on insulator. The magnitude and phase of each tap are adjusted independently. Twelve-tap filters with 5 MHz bandwidth are demonstrated.Authors: Moshe Katzman, Bar-Ilan University / Dvir Munk, Bar-Ilan University / Maayan Priel, Bar-Ilan University / Etai Grunwald, Bar-Ilan University / Mirit Hen, Bar-Ilan University / Avi Zadok, Bar-Ilan University
6. 9:30 - 9:45

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   STu2H.6

   Brillouin Detection of a Complete GHz Mechanical Band Gap

   Presenter: Omar Florez , Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2)

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   We measure a full mechanic gap in the GHz regime for a 2D phononic crystal over the entire Brillouin zone using the noninvasive Brillouin light scattering technique. © 2020 The Author(s).Authors: Omar Florez, Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2) / Guillermo Arregui, Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2) / Jordi Gomis Bresco, Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2) / Marcus Albrechtsen, Technical University of Denmark / Soren Stobbe, Technical University of Denmark / Clivia Stomayor Torres, Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2) / Pedro Garcia, Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2)
7. 9:45 - 10:00

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   STu2H.7

   Fluctuations and Correlations of Transmission Eigenchannels Within Diffusive Media

   Presenter: Nicholas Bender , Yale University

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   We experimentally and numerically study the fluctuations and correlations of transmission eigenchannel profiles in diffusive media. We find that high-transmission profiles exhibit low realization-to-realization fluctuations and significant correlations exist between low-transmission profiles.Authors: Nicholas Bender, Yale University / Alexey Yamilov, Missouri University of Science and Technology / Hasan Yilmaz, Yale University / Hui Cao, Yale University

Beam Combining and Frequency Combs

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1. 8:00 - 9:00

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   STu2E.1

   Coherent Combining of Ultrashort Pulse Fiber Lasers – Towards Multi-TW Peak and Multi-kW Average Powers

   Presenter: Almantas Galvanauskas , University of Michigan

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   Tutorial

   Coherent combining of multiple fiber lasers in space, time, and spectral domain overcomes power, energy, and pulse duration limitations of individual fiber lasers, enabling development of ultrashort pulse lasers with 10s of terawatts of peak and multiple kilowatts of average power for the next-generation laser plasma accelerators, and other advanced applications. This talk will review key technical innovations and the progress of coherent combining of femtosecond fiber lasers.Authors: Almantas Galvanauskas, University of Michigan
2. 9:00 - 9:15

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   STu2E.2

   Design and Operation of Coherent Pulse Stacking Amplification as a Deep Recurrent Neural Network

   Presenter: Mathew Whittlesey , University of Michigan

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   We show equivalence of coherent pulse stacking system to a deep recurrent neural network, and experimentally demonstrate real-time learning on stacking cavities and input pulses, necessary for high fidelity coherent temporal combining with ~100 pulses.Authors: Hanzhang Pei, University of Michigan / Mathew Whittlesey, University of Michigan / Qiang Du, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab / Almantas Galvanauskas, University of Michigan
3. 9:15 - 9:30

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   STu2E.3

   2 µm all-Fiber Frequency Comb Providing Single Cycle Pulses and a 2-Octave Spectrum

   Presenter: Sida Xing , NIST

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   We present a Tm:fiber frequency comb emitting 6.8 fs pulses centered at 1930 nm with 100 MHz repetition rate, 215 kW peak power and 374 mW average power. The output spectrum covers two octaves.Authors: Sida Xing, NIST / Daniel Lesko, NIST / Alexander Lind, NIST / Scott Diddams, NIST
4. 9:30 - 9:45

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   STu2E.4

   Single-Cavity Dual-Comb Yb:CaF₂ Laser Pumped by a Single-Mode Laser Diode

   Presenter: Daniel Koenen , ETH Zurich

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   We present a polarization-multiplexed Yb:CaF2 dual-comb laser with 100-fs pulses at 161-MHz repetition-rate and 115-mW average power per comb pumped by a single-mode diode. We measure a high stability of the 1.15-kHz repetition-rate difference.Authors: Daniel Koenen, ETH Zurich / Benjamin Willenberg, ETH Zurich / Justinas Pupeikis, ETH Zurich / Sandro Camenzind, ETH Zurich / Christopher Phillips, ETH Zurich / Ursula Keller, ETH Zurich
5. 9:45 - 10:00

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   STu2E.5

   Complete SESAM Characterization via Equivalent Time Sampling Using a Free-Running Dual-Comb Laser

   Presenter: Alexander Nussbaum-Lapping , ETH Zurich

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   Through pump-probe measurements with a free-running dual-comb laser, we demonstrate the validity range of a two time constant dynamical model for SESAM dynamics, and use it to show the fluence dependence of the time constants.Authors: Alexander Nussbaum-Lapping, ETH Zurich / Justinas Pupeikis, ETH Zurich / Benjamin Willenberg, ETH Zurich / Christopher Phillips, ETH Zurich / Ursula Keller, ETH Zurich

Large-Scale Photonic Integration

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1. 8:00 - 8:15

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   STu2Q.1

   Silicon Photonic MEMS Phase Shifter With μs Time Constant Built on a Foundry Platform

   Presenter: Pierre Edinger , KTH Royal Institute of Technology

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   MEMS enable low power tuners in silicon photonics, but existing phase shifters lack in range, speed, and loss. We implement a 2π phase shifter with a 1.54 μs time constant and 0.5 dB insertion loss in IMEC’s iSiPP50G platform.Authors: Pierre Edinger, KTH Royal Institute of Technology / Kristofer Kristinsson, KTH Royal Institute of Technology / Carlos Errando-Herranz, KTH Royal Institute of Technology / Alain Takabayashi, EPFL / Hamed Sattari, EPFL / Niels Quack, EPFL / Peter Verheyen, IMEC / Wim Bogaerts, Ghent University / Kristinn Gylfason, KTH Royal Institute of Technology
2. 8:15 - 8:30

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   STu2Q.2

   High-Yield, Wafer-Scale Fabrication of Ultralow-Loss, Dispersion-Engineered Silicon Nitride Photonic Circuits

   Presenter: Junqiu Liu , Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne

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   For widespread applications of nonlinear photonic integrated circuits, ultralow optical losses and high fabrication throughput are required. Here, we present a CMOS fabrication technique for photonic microresonators with mean quality factors exceeding 30 millions and wafer-level yield.Authors: Junqiu Liu, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne / Guanhao Huang, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne / Rui Wang, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne / Jijun He, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne / Arslan Raja, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne / Tianyi Liu, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne / Nils Johan Engelsen, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne / Tobias Kippenberg, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne
3. 8:30 - 8:45

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   STu2Q.3

   Foundry-Processed Optomechanical Mach-Zehnder Interferometers

   Presenter: Marcel Pruessner , US Naval Research Laboratory

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   We demonstrate foundry-processed optomechanical Mach-Zehnder interferometers using standard process development kit components and a post-process release. Measurements show clear optical phase shifting. Pump-probe experiments demonstrate all-optical excitation and readout of mechanical resonances.Authors: Marcel Pruessner, US Naval Research Laboratory / Dmitry Kozak, US Naval Research Laboratory / Nathan Tyndall, US Naval Research Laboratory / Todd Stievater, US Naval Research Laboratory / William Rabinovich, US Naval Research Laboratory
4. 8:45 - 9:00

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   STu2Q.4

   3D Printed Interconnects of Photonic Waveguides

   Presenter: Johnny Moughames , Institut FEMTO-ST

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   We present scalable 3D photonic waveguide interconnects fabricated using two-photon polymerization. Interconnects comprise optical waveguide couplers with 1.2µm diameter, and we characterize numerous branching topologies. Finally, we demonstrate a 225 input and 529 output interconnect.Authors: Johnny Moughames, Institut FEMTO-ST / Xavier Porte, FEMTO-ST / Maxime Jacquot, FEMTO-ST / Muamer Kadic, FEMTO-ST / Laurent Larger, FEMTO-ST / Daniel Brunner, FEMTO-ST
5. 9:00 - 9:30

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   STu2Q.5

   Large-Scale Optical Switches Based on Silicon Photonics

   Presenter: Keijiro Suzuki , National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)

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   Invited

   We review our recent research progress of strictly non-blocking multi-port optical switches, focusing on optical and electrical packaging technologies based on flip-chip bonding and the detailed characteristics. Moreover, we discuss further improvements in switching performances.Authors: Keijiro Suzuki, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) / Ryotaro Konoike, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) / Shu Namiki, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) / Hitoshi Kawashima, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) / Kazuhiro Ikeda, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
6. 9:30 - 9:45

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   STu2Q.6

   PAM4 Transmission Experiment and Scalability Simulations on Multi-Wavelength Selective Crossbar Switch

   Presenter: Akhilesh Khope , University of California Santa Barbara

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   We demonstrate a multi-wavelength selective crossbar switch with up to two wavelength switching capability per crosspoint. The switch has a mean path loss of 2.43 dB. We demonstrate an error free high speed PAM 4 transmission at 111.16 Gbps. We also report bounds on the port count of the switch.Authors: Akhilesh Khope, University of California Santa Barbara / Songtao Liu, University of California Santa Barbara / Zeyu Zhang, University of California Santa Barbara / Andy Netherton, University of California Santa Barbara / Rebecca Hwang, University of California Santa Barbara / Aaron Wissing, University of California Santa Barbara / Jesus Perez, University of California Santa Barbara / Franklin Tang, University of California Santa Barbara / Clint Schow, University of California Santa Barbara / Roger Helkey, University of California Santa Barbara / Rod C Alferness, University of California Santa Barbara / Adel Saleh, University of California Santa Barbara / John Bowers, University of California Santa Barbara
7. 9:45 - 10:00

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   STu2Q.7

   InP Monolithically Integrated 1×8 Broadcast and Select Polarization Insensitive Switch for Optical Switching Systems

   Presenter: Aref Rasoulzadehzali , TUe

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   For the first time we have designed and demonstrated polarization insensitive, high gain and broadband 1×8 broadcast and select switch suitable for optical packet switching system based on bulk SOAs integrated with passive elements.Authors: Aref Rasoulzadehzali, TUe / Netsanet Tessema, TUe / Kristif Prifti, TUe / Steven Kleijn, Smart Photonics / Luc Augustin, Smart Photonics / Ripalta Stabile, TUe / Nicola Calabretta, TUe

Novel Communication Techniques and Devices

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1. 8:00 - 8:30

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   STu2B.1

   Bio-Inspired Photonics and Microwave Photonics for Dynamic and Smart RF Systems

   Presenter: Mable Fok , University of Georgia

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   Invited

   Bio-inspired and microwave photonics offer dynamic, natural, and effective solutions to tackle critical challenges in emerging RF systems. This paper discusses several small-scale bio-inspired and dynamic microwave photonic technologies to facilitate the advancement of RF systems.Authors: Mable Fok, University of Georgia / Qidi Liu, University of Georgia
2. 8:30 - 8:45

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   STu2B.2

   Subcarrier Intensity Modulation for TurbulentUnderwater Optical Wireless Communications

   Presenter: Egecan Guler , The University of Edinburgh

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   This paper experimentally demonstrates the resilience of subcarrier intensitymodulated underwater optical wireless communications to turbulence compared to ampli-tude modulation schemes. 1.2 Gbps transmission rate is demonstrated within FEC limit inunderwater turbulence.Authors: Egecan Guler, The University of Edinburgh / Callum Geldard, The University of Edinburgh / Alexander Hamilton, UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) / Wasiu Popoola, The University of Edinburgh
3. 8:45 - 9:00

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   STu2B.3

   Real-Time Experimental Demonstration of Timestamped Digitised Radio Over Switched Optical Ethernet Fronthaul

   Presenter: Tongyun Li , University of Cambridge

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   This paper experimentally demonstrates a novel digitised RF service transmission with data compression over switched 10Gbps optical Ethernet fronthaul showing low latency (<2.4µs), high transmission efficiency (~1/3 that of CPRI) and wide dynamic range (40dB).Authors: Tongyun Li, University of Cambridge / Lu Bai, University of Cambridge / Jingyun Zhang, University of Cambridge / Andrew Moore, University of Cambridge / Ian White, University of Cambridge / Richard Penty, University of Cambridge
4. 9:00 - 9:15

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   STu2B.4

   Polarization-Splitter-Rotator-Free Dual-Polarization Coherent Receiver With a Single Optical Hybrid

   Presenter: Go Soma , the University of Tokyo

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   We propose and demonstrate a dual-polarization (DP) homodyne coherent receiver with a single optical hybrid without any polarization splitter-rotator. Using a proof-of-concept device fabricated on InP, DP quadrature phase-shift keying signal is retrieved successfully.Authors: Go Soma, the University of Tokyo / Shota Ishimura, KDDI Research, Inc. / Ryota Tanomura, the University of Tokyo / Taichiro Fukui, the University of Tokyo / Ito Maiko, the University of Tokyo / Yoshiaki Nakano, the University of Tokyo / Takuo Tanemura, the University of Tokyo
5. 9:15 - 9:30

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   STu2B.5

   Error-Free Kerr Comb-Driven SiP Microdisk Transmitter

   Presenter: Asher Novick , Columbia University

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   We demonstrate the first SiP microdisk modulated Kerr comb source with BER better than 1E-9 up to 16 Gb/s/λ. The modulated lines span 44.3 nm bandwidth, paving the path to a comb-driven integrated SiP transmitter.Authors: Asher Novick, Columbia University / Anthony Rizzo, Columbia University / Vignesh Gopal, Columbia University / Stuart Duadlin, Columbia University / Vaishnavi Murthy, Columbia University / Maarten Hattink, Columbia University / Yu-Han Hung, Columbia University / Yoshitomo Okawachi, Columbia University / Bok Young Kim, Columbia University / Xingchen Ji, Columbia University / Alexander Gaeta, Columbia University / Michal Lipson, Columbia University / Keren Bergman, Columbia University
6. 9:30 - 10:00

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   STu2B.6

   Progress and Challenges of Plasmonics for Efficient and High-Speed Optical Communications

   Presenter: Claudia Hoessbacher , Polariton Technologies Ltd

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   Invited

   We present the ultra-high bandwidth plasmonics platform that enables efficient electro-optic modulation at micrometer scale. Applications in optical communications are discussed.Authors: Claudia Hoessbacher, Polariton Technologies Ltd / Benedikt Baeuerle, Polariton Technologies Ltd / Eva De Leo, Polariton Technologies Ltd / Nino Del Medico, Polariton Technologies Ltd / Hamit Duran, Polariton Technologies Ltd / Nicholas Guesken, Polariton Technologies Ltd / Patrick Habegger, Polariton Technologies Ltd / Wolfgang Heni, Polariton Technologies Ltd / Norbert Meier, Polariton Technologies Ltd

Seeing Through Obstructions and Turbulence

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1. 8:00 - 8:15

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   STu2F.1

   Non-Line-of-Sight Imaging With Picosecond Optical-Gated Single Photon Detection

   Presenter: Shenyu Zhu , Stevens Institute of Technology

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   We demonstrated a non-line-of-sight imaging and tracking system with picosecond optical-gated single photon detection. It sees through obscureness while achieving high resolution NLOS 3D imaging and position retrieval.Authors: Shenyu Zhu, Stevens Institute of Technology / Yong Meng Sua, Stevens Institute of Technology / Patrick Rehain, Stevens Institute of Technology / Yu-Ping Huang, Stevens Institute of Technology
2. 8:15 - 8:30

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   STu2F.2

   Simultaneous Imaging and Localization in a Heavily Scattering Random Medium With Speckle Data From a Moving Object

   Presenter: Ryan Hastings , Purdue University

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   Recorded speckle from a moving object hidden in a heavily scattering random medium is used to determine positions and coherently image at high resolution and through an amount of scatter limited only by detector noise.Authors: Ryan Hastings, Purdue University / Brian Bentz, Sandia National Laboratories / Dergan Lin, Purdue University / Kevin Webb, Purdue University
3. 8:30 - 8:45

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   STu2F.3

   Compressive Spectroscopic Long-Wave Infrared Imaging

   Presenter: Jake Charsley , Heriot-Watt University

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   We report compressive spectroscopic imaging from 7–12 μm with a 4 cm-1 optical resolution, sampled at 25% of the Nyquist rate. Compressed measurements of plastics are presented with 640×512 pixels observed and reconstructed simultaneously.Authors: Jake Charsley, Heriot-Watt University / Marius Rutkauskas, Heriot-Watt University / Yoann Altmann, Heriot-Watt University / Margaret Smith, University of Glasgow / Christina Young, University of Glasgow / Derryck Reid, Heriot-Watt University
4. 8:45 - 9:00

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   STu2F.4

   Demonstration of a Real-Time Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM) Sensor for Probing Variable Density Fog Clouds

   Presenter: Kunjian Dai , Clemson University

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   This paper introduces a sensor for interrogating dynamic propagation environments for real-time detection of time-varying beams with OAM. As an example, a rotating variable fog distribution is created and sensed for induced changes in OAM.Authors: Kunjian Dai, Clemson University / Keith Miller, Clemson University / Richard Watkins, Clemson University / Aristide Dogariu, University of Central Florida / Eric Johnson, Clemson University
5. 9:00 - 9:15

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   STu2F.5

   Rotation Measurement Using Spatially Incoherent Light and the Rotational Doppler Shift

   Presenter: Alex Anderson , University of Colorado at Boulder

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   We measure the rotational Doppler shift from a spinning target illuminated with spatially and temporally incoherent light. This demonstrates that a well-defined orbital angular momentum spectrum is not required to observe a rotational Doppler shift.Authors: Alex Anderson, University of Colorado at Boulder / Elizabeth Strong, University of Colorado at Boulder / Brendan Heffernan, University of Colorado at Boulder / Mark Siemens, University of Denver / Gregory Rieker, University of Colorado at Boulder / Juliet Gopinath, University of Colorado at Boulder
6. 9:15 - 9:30

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   STu2F.6

   Experimental Demonstration of Turbulence-Resilient Object Reconstruction by Optoelectronic Mixing of Sequentially Transmitted Pairs of Laguerre-Gaussian Modes

   Presenter: Nanzhe Hu , Uninversity of Southern California

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   We experimentally demonstrate turbulence-resilient object reconstruction by optoelectronic mixing of sequentially transmitted pairs of Laguerre-Gaussian (LG) modes to measure the object’s LG modal signature. The reconstructed object exhibits resilience to turbulence with D/r0 up to 4.5.Authors: Nanzhe Hu, Uninversity of Southern California / Runzhou Zhang, Uninversity of Southern California / Haoqian Song, Uninversity of Southern California / Jing Du, Huazhong University of Science and Technology / Xinzhou Su, Uninversity of Southern California / Huibin Zhou, Uninversity of Southern California / Hao Song, Uninversity of Southern California / Kai Pang, Uninversity of Southern California / kaiheng zou, Uninversity of Southern California / Amir Minoofar, Uninversity of Southern California / Moshe Tur, Tel Aviv University / Alan Eli Willner, Uninversity of Southern California
7. 9:30 - 9:45

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   STu2F.7

   Quantitative Phase Contrast Imaging Using Guided-Mode Resonator Devices

   Presenter: Anqi Ji , Stanford University

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   We showcase the application of resonant flat optical elements as insertable angular filters that facilitate phase contrast imaging. With high accuracy direct angular filtering, quantitative phase contrast imaging is achieved akin to Fourier optics approaches.Authors: Anqi Ji, Stanford University / Jung-Hwan Song, Stanford University / Pieter Kik, CREOL / David Miller, Stanford University / Mark Brongersma, Stanford University
8. 9:45 - 10:00

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   STu2F.8

   Polymer Optical Fibre Bend Sensor Based on Eccentrical Bragg Gratings

   Presenter: Lennart Leffers , Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University Hanover

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   We present a novel bend sensor based on eccentric fibre Bragg gratings in multimode graded-index polymer optical fibres. Dependent on number, position and depth of the gratings, 1D and 3D bend measurements are demonstrated.Authors: Lennart Leffers, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University Hanover / Julia Locmelis, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University Hanover / Kort Bremer, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University Hanover / Bernhard Roth, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University Hanover / Ludger Overmeyer, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University Hanover

Applications of Optical Interferometry

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1. 8:00 - 8:15

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   STu2A.1

   Demonstration of an rf Electrometer Based on EIT Spectroscopy of Non-Resonantly Dressed Rydberg Atoms

   Presenter: Lingyun Chai , University of Virginia

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   We present a self-calibrating, broadband technique for characterizing rf-fields. The method is based on electromagnetically induced transparency, exploiting non-linear mixing of rf and DC fields through non-resonant Rydberg dressing in a room temperature Rubidium cell.Authors: Lingyun Chai, University of Virginia / Robert Jones, University of Virginia
2. 8:15 - 8:30

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   STu2A.2

   Application of Refractive-Index-Sensing Optical Frequency Comb for Biosensing of Antigen-Antibody Reaction

   Presenter: Takeshi Yasui , Tokushima University

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   We combined a refractive-index-sensing optical comb with biotin surface modification for biosensing of avidin. A repetition frequency signal of optical comb is read out as s sensor signal of antigen-antibody reaction.Authors: Takuya Nakahara, Tokushima University / Ryo Oe, Tokushima University / Taira Kajisa, Tokushima University / Shuji Taue, Kochi University of Technology / Takeo Minamikawa, Tokushima University / Takeshi Yasui, Tokushima University
3. 8:30 - 9:00

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   STu2A.3

   Optical Metrology for Gravitational Wave Observatories and Geophysics

   Presenter: Felipe Guzman , Texas A&M University

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   Decades of efforts by the scientific community in advancing optical metrology enable exquisite, unprecedented displacement sensitivities that make our scientific endeavors possible. Examples from the gravitational-wave and geodesy communities are briefly presented in this paper.Authors: Felipe Guzman, Texas A&M University
4. 9:00 - 9:15

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   STu2A.4

   Temperature-Insensitive Delay-Line Fiber Interferometer

   Presenter: Bo Shi , University of Southampton

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   We propose and demonstrate a Mach-Zehnder interferometer made of a combination of hollow core and standard fibers with over 1000 times smaller temperature sensitivity than interferometers made of standard fiber only.Authors: Bo Shi, University of Southampton / Giuseppe Marra, National Physical Laboratory / Zitong Feng, University of Southampton / Hesham Sakr, University of Southampton / John Hays, University of Southampton / Eric Fokoua, University of Southampton / Francesco Poletti, University of Southampton / David Richardson, University of Southampton / Radan Slavik, University of Southampton
5. 9:15 - 9:30

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   STu2A.5

   Ultrafast High-Sensitivity Characterization of Refractive Index Transients Induced by Plasmas or Kerr Effect Using Cross-Polarized Common-Path Temporal Interferometry

   Presenter: Zan Nie , UCLA

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   A cross-polarized common-path temporal interferometer using balanced detection was developed for measuring refractive index transients due to plasmas or Kerr effect with a sensitivity of 0.5 mrad and a temporal resolution of 10 fs.Authors: Zan Nie, UCLA / Kenneth Marsh, UCLA / Noa Nambu, UCLA / Chen-Kang Huang, UCLA / Chan Joshi, UCLA
6. 9:30 - 9:45

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   STu2A.6

   Nanometric Precision Metrology Based on Hybrid Spectrally-Resolved and Homodyne Interferometry via a Single Soliton Microcomb

   Presenter: Hao Liu , University of California Los Angeles

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   We present ultra-precision distance measurement based on spectral interferometer via single soliton microcomb generated in Si3N4 microresonator. We demonstrate 3-nm repeatability over a 23-mm non-ambiguity range via homodyne interferometry, over 1000s long-term stability.Authors: Hao Liu, University of California Los Angeles / Yoon-Soo Jang, Korea research Institute of Standards and Science / Jinghui Yang, National Institute of Standards and Technology / Mingbin Yu, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem And Information Technology / Dim-Lee Kwong, A*STAR / Chee Wei Wong, University of California Los Angeles
7. 9:45 - 10:00

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   STu2A.7

   Limits of Resolution for Sensors Based on Correlated Frequency Combs

   Presenter: Jean-Claude Diels , University of New Mexico

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   Sensors based on dual combs of identical repetition rate exhibit quantum limited sensitivity because they are correlated when generated in the same cavity. Dispersion enhancement is demonstrated without a significant noise increase (Petermann factor).Authors: Luke Horstman, University of New Mexico / Ning Hsu, University of New Mexico / James Hendrie, University of New Mexico / Jean-Claude Diels, University of New Mexico

Low Noise Optical and Microwave Sources

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   STu2D.1

   Transfer Oscillator Technique for 10 GHz Generation With Ultra-Low Phase Noise < -100="" dbc/hz="" at="" 1="" hz="">

   Presenter: Nicholas Nardelli , NIST

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   We generate 10 GHz microwave signals from an optical reference cavity using the transfer oscillator scheme with a free-running optical frequency comb. We demonstrate phase noise < -100 dBc/Hz at 1 Hz frequency offset from the carrier.Authors: Nicholas Nardelli, NIST / Tara Fortier, NIST / Marco Pomponio, NIST / Esther Baumann, NIST / Craig Nelson, NIST / Thomas Schibli, University of Colorado Boulder / Archita Hati, NIST
2. 8:15 - 8:30

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   STu2D.2

   Fiber-Integrated Supercontinuum With a 20 GHz Resonant Electro-Optic Frequency Comb

   Presenter: Pooja Sekhar , University of Colorado Boulder

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   We employ an efficient 1550 nm resonant waveguide-type electro-optic comb generator with PM nonlinear fiber optics to generate 50 fs pulses and 500 nm broad supercontinuum at 20 GHz.Authors: Pooja Sekhar, University of Colorado Boulder / Connor Fredrick, University of Colorado Boulder / Stephanie Leifer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology / Scott Diddams, University of Colorado Boulder
3. 8:30 - 8:45

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   STu2D.3

   An Ultralow Phase Noise 300 GHz Wave Based on Optical Frequency Division via an Integrated Dissipative Kerr Soliton Comb

   Presenter: Antoine Rolland , IMRA America Inc.

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   We demonstrate low phase noise 300 GHz wave generation through optical frequency division using an integrated dissipative Kerr soliton. The obtained phase noise at 10 kHz Fourier frequency, measured with a devised system, is -100 dBc/Hz.Authors: Tomohiro Tetsumoto, IMRA America Inc. / Tadao Nagatsuma, Osaka University / Martin Fermann, IMRA America Inc. / Gabriele Navickaite, Ligentec SA / Michael Geiselmann, Ligentec SA / Antoine Rolland, IMRA America Inc.
4. 8:45 - 9:00

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   STu2D.4

   (Withdrawn) Balanced Photodetection With Photocurrent Pulse Shaping for low Phase Noise Microwave Extraction From Combs

   Presenter: Minji Hyun , Korea Advanced Inst of Science & Tech

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   We demonstrate microwave extraction method from optical frequency combs by photocurrent shaping with balanced p-i-n photodetector. We found that phase noise floor can be improved by 8-dB (reaching -162 dBc/Hz) compared to single photodiode system.Authors: Minji Hyun, Korea Advanced Inst of Science & Tech / Jungwon Kim, Korea Advanced Inst of Science & Tech
5. 9:00 - 9:15

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   STu2D.5

   Emergence of Laser Cavity-Solitons in a Microresonator-Filtered Fiber Laser

   Presenter: Maxwell Rowley , University of Sussex

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   The parameter space, defined by simple global controls, is probed in a microresonator-filtered fiber laser. We identify a distinct region that clearly admits solitons and we investigate the role of slow nonlinearities in their emergence. © 2020 The Author(s)Authors: Maxwell Rowley, University of Sussex / Pierre-Henry Hanzard, University of Sussex / Antonio Cutrona, University of Sussex / Sai T. Chu, University of Hong Kong / Brent E. Little, Xi’an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics / Roberto Morandotti, INRS-EMT / David Moss, Swinburne institute of technology / Juan-Sebastian Totero-Gongora, University of Sussex / Marco Peccianti, University of Sussex / Alessia Pasquazi, University of Sussex
6. 9:15 - 9:30

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   STu2D.6

   On Spectral Purity of a Soliton Microcomb as a Function of Pump Detuning and Mode Temperature

   Presenter: Tomohiro Tetsumoto , IMRA America Inc.

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   We improve spectral purity of a repetition frequency of a 300 GHz soliton microcomb by 44 times down to frequency stability as low as 1.5x10-9 in empirically-driven experimental conditions that we describe in this work.Authors: Tomohiro Tetsumoto, IMRA America Inc. / Jie Jiang, IMRA America Inc. / Martin Fermann, IMRA America Inc. / Gabriele Navickaite, Ligentec SA / Michael Geiselmann, Ligentec SA / Antoine Rolland, IMRA America Inc.
7. 9:30 - 9:45

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   STu2D.7

   Gigahertz Supercontinuum Comb Generation by two-Pulse Bound State

   Presenter: Shijie Chen , Peking University

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   We theoretically and experimentally demonstrate the gigahertz supercontinuum combs generated by a two-pulse bound state. The repetition rate is about 18.75 GHz and the combs extend over 270 nm.Authors: Shijie Chen, Peking University / Renlai Zhou, Naval University of Engineering / Xuanyi Liu, Tsinghua University / H. Y. Fu, Tsinghua University / Qian Li, Peking University
8. 9:45 - 10:00

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   STu2D.8

   Near-Infrared 10-GHz Astrocomb With Mode Identification

   Presenter: Yuk Shan Cheng , Heriot-Watt University

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   We present a 10-GHz astrocomb spanning 1.15–1.8 µm and based on a spectrally broadened degenerate optical parametric oscillator. Absolute mode identification is provided by a Fourier-transform spectrometer cross-calibrated to the comb-mode spacing.Authors: Yuk Shan Cheng, Heriot-Watt University / Dong Xiao, National Astronomical Observatory of China / Richard McCracken, Heriot-Watt University / Derryck Reid, Heriot-Watt University

Symposium- Micro-Photonic Positioning, Navigation and Timing II

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1. 8:00 - 8:30

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   JTu2I.1

   Parity-Time Symmetric Ring Laser Gyroscopes

   Presenter: Mercedeh Khajavikhan , University of Southern California

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   To be providedAuthors: Mercedeh Khajavikhan, University of Southern California
2. 8:30 - 8:45

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   JTu2I.3

   Membrane-Based Optomechanical Accelerometry

   Presenter: Aman Agrawal , University of Arizona

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   Optomechanical accelerometers promise quantum-limited readout, high bandwidth, self-calibration and radiation-pressure stabilization. We present a simple, scalable platform that enables these benefits with sub-μg sensitivity and kHz bandwidth, based on a pair of vertically integrated SiN membranes.Authors: Aman Agrawal, University of Arizona / Mitul Dey Chowdhury, University of Arizona / Christian Pluchar, University of Arizona / Dalziel Wilson, University of Arizona
3. 8:45 - 9:00

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   JTu2I.4

   a High Accuracy Cavity Optomechanical Accelerometer With Electro-Optic Frequency Comb Readout

   Presenter: David Long , NIST

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   A cavity optomechanical accelerometer based upon a Fabry-Pérot geometry is demonstrated. Electro-optic frequency combs are employed as a rapid and high accuracy method to interrogate a cavity mode and elucidate the corresponding acceleration.Authors: David Long, NIST / Benjamin Reschovsky, NIST / Feng Zhou, NIST / Yiliang Bao, NIST / Ramgopal Madugani, NIST / Richard Allen, NIST / Jason Gorman, NIST / Thomas LeBrun, NIST
4. 9:00 - 9:15

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   JTu2I.5

   Anti-Parity-Time-Symmetric Integrated Optical Gyroscopes

   Presenter: Martino De Carlo , Politecnico di Bari

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   Parity-time-symmetric optical gyroscopes are gaining interest for the enhanced sensitivity shown by exceptional points. The real splitting of anti-PT-symmetric gyroscopes is more reliable for stability and readout scheme than the complex splitting of parity-time-symmetric gyroscopes.Authors: Martino De Carlo, Politecnico di Bari / Francesco De Leonardis, Politecnico di Bari / Vittorio M. N. Passaro, Politecnico di Bari
5. 9:15 - 9:30

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   JTu2I.6

   Thermodynamical Bounds and Noise of Cavity Optomechanical Acceleration Sensing

   Presenter: Talha Yerebakan , UCLA

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   We present the theoretical formulation of the fundamental limits for force sensing in optomechanical accelerometers, and matched them into the design space. Finally, we analyze the performance of a fabricated device closely approaching this bounds. Authors: Talha Yerebakan, UCLA / Jaime Flor Flores, UCLA / Yongjun Huang, UCLA / Wenting Wang, UCLA / Jia-Gui Wu, UCLA / Chee Wei Wong, UCLA
6. 9:30 - 10:00

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   JTu2I.2

   Integrated Photonics for Next-Generation Optical Clocks

   Presenter: Zachary Newman , National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

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   In this talk, I discuss a handful of microfabricated and integrated photonic devices for miniaturized optical atomic clocks. Technologies for both vapor cell and cold-atom clocks will be presented.Authors: Zachary Newman, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Super Symposium on Photonics Solutions for COVID-19 Challenge III

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1. 8:00 - 8:30

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   JTu2R.1

   Portable UV-C Disinfection Methods

   Presenter: Andrea Armani , USC

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   UV-C disinfection in healthcare was popularized due to antibiotic resistant bacteria, but the approach became more well-known during the current COVID-19 pandemic. This presentation will discuss a recently developed, constructed, and validated portable UV-C system.Authors: Andrea Armani, USC
2. 8:30 - 9:00

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   JTu2R.2

   Accelerated Grassroots Innovation: Insights From the MIT COVID-19 Challenge

   Presenter: Freddy Nguyen , Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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   The MIT COVID-19 Challenge’s channelled the world's best and brightest towards solving the greatest global COVID-19 challenge by hosting 7 weekend virtual innovation sprints bringing multi-disciplinary stakeholders to define impactful problems, and develop viable solutions.Authors: Freddy Nguyen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
3. 9:00 - 9:15

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   JTu2R.3

   Purcell-Enhanced UV Sources

   Presenter: Avner Shultzman , Technion

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   UV lamps are of increasing importance for safe virus disinfection. Here we propose a novel concept for UV sources based on a stack of phosphor-nanolayers, designed to maximize the output emission through photonic local-density-of-states engineering.Authors: Avner Shultzman, Technion / Ohad Segal, Technion / Yaniv Kurman, Technion / Ido Kaminer, Technion
4. 9:15 - 9:30

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   JTu2R.4

   High Contrast Reporter Cleavage Detection for Enhancing Porous Silicon Sensor Sensitivity

   Presenter: Michael Dubrovsky , SiPhox Inc.

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   We show the first experimental implementation of biosensing using high contrast reporter cleavage detection (HCRCD). HCRCD makes use of dramatic signal amplification caused by cleavage of high-contrast nanoparticle labeled reporters instead of the capture of low-index bio-molecules.Authors: Michael Dubrovsky, SiPhox Inc. / RABEB LAYOUNI, Vanderbilt University / Mengdi Bao, RIT / Haejun Chung, Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Ke Du, RIT / Svetlana V. Boriskina, Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Sharon Weiss, Vanderbilt University / Diedrik Vermeulen, SiPhox Inc.
5. 9:30 - 10:00

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   JTu2R.5

   ENZYME ACTIVITY DIAGNOSTICS of SARS INFECTION BASED on FOERSTER RESONANCE ENERGY TRANSFER

   Presenter: Frauke Rininsland , Mesa Photonics

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   More accurate COVID tests are urgently needed. To meet this need, a rapid on-site test using tongue scrape lysate was developed that detects cleavage of a FRET peptide specifically recognized by a SARS protease.Authors: Frauke Rininsland, Mesa Photonics / Daniel Kane, Mesa Photonics

Symposium- Emerging Materials for Light Emission and Non-volatile Photonic Memories II - Non-volatile Photonic Memories

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1. 8:00 - 8:30

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   JTu2P.1

   Non-Volatile Silicon Photonic Switches Based on Phase Change Materials

   Presenter: Arka Majumdar , University of Washington

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   We report nonvolatile electrically reconfigurable photonic switches using PCM-clad waveguides and microrings actuated by in-situ silicon PIN heaters. High extinction ratio (~15 dB), near-zero extra loss, and high cyclability (> 3000) are demonstrated.Authors: Arka Majumdar, University of Washington
2. 8:30 - 8:45

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   JTu2P.2

   Integrated Nonvolatile Phase-Shifter Based on Electrically Reconfigurable Low-Loss Phase-Change Materials

   Presenter: Carlos Rios Ocampo , Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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   We demonstrate a nonvolatile, small-form-factor (20 mm) phase-shifter based on low-loss phase-change materials (Ge2Sb2Se4Te1 and Sb2Se3) on SOI waveguides. We achieve continuous optical phase modulation and an MZI switch with 30 dB extinction ratio.Authors: Carlos Rios Ocampo, Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Juejun Hu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
3. 8:45 - 9:00

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   JTu2P.3

   Electrical Switching of Nonvolatile Phase-Change Materials for Integrated Photonics: a Comparison

   Presenter: Jiajiu Zheng , University of Washington

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   We compare electrical switching of nonvolatile phase-change materials for integrated photonics with graphene, ITO, and silicon p−i−n heaters. Graphene heaters exhibit the best heating and overall performance with high switching speed (~80 MHz) and energy efficiency (6.6 aJ/nm3).Authors: Jiajiu Zheng, University of Washington / Zhuoran Fang, University of Washington / Shifeng Zhu, University of Washington / Peipeng Xu, Ningbo University / Scott Dunham, University of Washington / Arka Majumdar, University of Washington
4. 9:00 - 9:30

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   JTu2P.4

   Volatile and non-Volatile Optical Weights in Photonic Neuromorphic Computing

   Presenter: Bert Offrein , IBM Research GmbH

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   To enhance the performance and power efficiency of neuromorphic computing systems, new signal processing concepts are required. We will discuss neural network building blocks, technology requirements as well as several photonic signal processing examples.Authors: Bert Offrein, IBM Research GmbH
5. 9:30 - 9:45

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   JTu2P.5

   (Withdrawn) Tunable Metasurfaces Based on Phase-Change Materials: the Potential of Thermal Scanning Probes for Ultra-Small Designs

   Presenter: Ann-Katrin Michel , ETH Zurich

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   We adapt a thermal scanning probe lithography method to pattern chalcogenide-based metasurfaces with ultra-small feature sizes. This switching technique could enable new optical functionalities, ranging from effective-medium design to the control over individual meta-atoms.Authors: Ann-Katrin Michel, ETH Zurich / Sebastian Meyer, RWTH Aachen University / Nicolas Essing, RWTH Aachen University / Nolan Lassaline, ETH Zurich / Carin Lightner, ETH Zurich / Samuel Bisig, Heidelberg Instruments Nano / David J. Norris, ETH Zurich / Dmitry N Chigrin, RWTH Aachen University
6. 9:45 - 10:00

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   JTu2P.6

   Phase-Change Material Micro-Displays

   Presenter: Omid Hemmatyar , Georgia Institute of Technology

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   Here, we leverage Mie scattering resonances supported by an all-dielectric metasurface made of phase-change material GeSe3 nanopillars to demonstrate nanoscale high-saturation color switching.Authors: Omid Hemmatyar, Georgia Institute of Technology / Sajjad Abdollahramezani, Georgia Institute of Technology / Tyler Brown, Georgia Institute of Technology / Ali Adibi, Georgia Institute of Technology

Joint Poster Session I

1. JTu3A.1

   Carrier Dynamics in Nitrogen-Doped Graphene Under THz Radiation

   Presenter: roozbeh Anvari , Queen's university

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   Nitrogen is a common impurity in graphene. We combine density functional tight binding theory and a density matrix formalism to calculate the effect of nitrogen doping on the linear and nonlinear carrier dynamics in grapheneAuthors: roozbeh Anvari, Queen's university / Marc Dignam, Queen's university
2. JTu3A.3

   Group Theory Guided Symmetry Coupling Between Cylindrical Vector Beams and Localized Surface Plasmon Resonances

   Presenter: Bo Xu , University of Colorado Boulder

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   This paper reports a rigorous group theoretical method to selectively excite dark mode plasmons of any axially symmetric structures with cylindrical vector beams, based on symmetry analysis of the single V-point cylindrical vector beams basis.Authors: Bo Xu, University of Colorado Boulder / Brendan Heffernan, University of Colorado Boulder / Kyuyoung Bae, University of Colorado Boulder / Mark Siemens, University of Denver / Juliet Gopinath, University of Colorado Boulder / Wounjhang Park, University of Colorado Boulder
3. JTu3A.4

   Localized and Propagating Modes on Coupled Nanoridge Array Metasurfaces

   Presenter: Milan Palei , University of Notre Dame

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   Arrays of coupled nanorod are fabricated and characterized via wavelength-dependent ellipsometry. Coupling between nanoridges, controlled by the nanoridge spacing, alters the modal dispersion.Authors: Milan Palei, University of Notre Dame / John Haug, University of Notre Dame / Anjan Goswami, University of Notre Dame / Joshua Shrout, University of Notre Dame / Paul Bohn, University of Notre Dame / Evgenii Narimanov, Purdue University / Anthony Hoffman, University of Notre Dame
4. JTu3A.5

   Free-Electron Interactions With Designed van der Waals Materials: Novel Source of Lensed X-ray Radiation

   Presenter: xihang shi , Technion - Israel Institute of Technolog

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   We propose two novel X-ray generation schemes based on free electron interactions with van der Waals materials, in which the crystal geometry is shaped to create intrinsic lensing of the generated X-rays.Authors: xihang shi, Technion - Israel Institute of Technolog / Michael Shentcis, Technion - Israel Institute of Technolog / Javier García de Abajo, The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology / Ido Kaminer, Technion - Israel Institute of Technolog
5. JTu3A.6

   Far-Subwavelength Spatial Resolution Using Relative Motion in Structured Illumination

   Presenter: Ryan Hastings , Purdue University

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   Far-subwavelength spatial resolution based on relative motion between a structured field and an object with far-field intensity measurements is proposed, supported with numerical simulations, and demonstrated with speckle from random media to sense microstructure.Authors: Vivek Raghuram, Purdue University / Ryan Hastings, Purdue University / Kevin Webb, Purdue University
6. JTu3A.7

   Fundamental Limits to the Excitation of Polaritons in Thin Films

   Presenter: Eduardo Dias , ICFO-The Institute of Photonic Sciences

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   We quantify the coupling strength between light and 2D polaritons in thin films, using point and line scatterers, and find universal constraints that limit its fundamental maximum allowed values.Authors: Eduardo Dias, ICFO-The Institute of Photonic Sciences / Javier García de Abajo, ICFO-The Institute of Photonic Sciences
7. JTu3A.8

   Photonic Modulation Using Antimony-Trisulphide Phase Change Huygens Metasurfaces

   Presenter: Siddharth Padmanabha , Tulane University

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   We design switchable antimony trisulfide (Sb2S3) Huygens metasurfaces for optical modulation. Simulation results show near 2π phase modulation with ~15dB amplitude modulation optimizable by spectral resonance tuning at near infrared wavelengths. Experimental verification is in progress.Authors: Siddharth Padmanabha, Tulane University / Isaac Oguntoye, Tulane University / Jesse Frantz, US Naval Research Laboratory / Jason Myers, US Naval Research Laboratory / Robel Bekele, University Research Foundation / Anthony Clabeau, University Research Foundation / Matthew Escarra, Tulane University
8. JTu3A.9

   An Optical Parametric Amplifier for Seeding Femtosecond Fe:ZnSe Lasers at 4.1 μm

   Presenter: Alphonse Marra , University of Central Florida

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   Mid-infrared pulses with 200 nJ energy and 200 nm bandwidth were generated at 4.1 μm and 60 kHz repetition rate. The highly-stable LiGaS2-based Optical Parametric Amplifier was pumped by a turn-key, commercially available Yb:KGW laser.Authors: Alphonse Marra, University of Central Florida / Jialin Li, University of Central Florida / David Smerina, University of Central Florida / Fangjie Zhou, University of Central Florida / Yi Wu, University of Central Florida / Zenghu Chang, University of Central Florida
9. JTu3A.10

   Zettawatt Equivalent Ultrashort Pulse Laser System: an NSF Mid-Scale Facility for Laser-Driven Science in the QED Regime

   Presenter: John Nees , University of Michigan

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   Zettawatt Equivalent Ultrashort pulse laser System (Zeus): The National Science Foundation’s mid-scale 3PW laser facility for exploration of relativistic plasmas, nonlinear quantum electrodynamics, and other extreme high-field phenomena is described.Authors: John Nees, University of Michigan / Anatoly Maksimchuk, University of Michigan / Galina Kalinchenko, University of Michigan / Bixue Hou, University of Michigan / Yong Ma, University of Michigan / Paul Campbell, University of Michigan / Andrew McKelvey, University of Michigan / Louise Willingale, University of Michigan / Igor Jovanovic, University of Michigan / Carolyn Kuranz, University of Michigan / Alexander Thomas, University of Michigan / Karl Krushelnick, University of Michigan
10. JTu3A.11

    Spatial Imaging of Minority Charge Carrier Lifetimes of Semiconductors Using Digital Light Processing and Compressed Sensing

    Presenter: Aidas Baltusis , University of Surrey

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    We propose and investigate a novel, rapid method for contactless spatial imaging of minority charge carrier lifetimes based on compressed sensing. The proposed method demonstrates an order of magnitude potential increase in imaging speeds.Authors: Aidas Baltusis, University of Surrey / George Koutsourakis, National Physical Laboratory / Sebastian Wood, National Physical Laboratory / Stephen Sweeney, University of Surrey
11. JTu3A.12

    Colour Tunable Graded Index Refractory Metal-Oxide Metamaterials

    Presenter: Josh Perkins , University of Alberta

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    We present refractory metal-oxide metamaterials realized using annealing techniques that exhibit vibrant colour arising from the subwavelength graded refractive index structure which can be realized across large lateral dimensions for data storage and sensing applications.Authors: Josh Perkins, University of Alberta / Behrad Gholipour, University of Alberta
12. JTu3A.13

    THz Generation in Organic Crystal BNA at MHz Repetition Rates

    Presenter: Samira Mansourzadeh , Ruhr Universität Bochum

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    We investigate average power scaling at MHz repetition rate and thermal behavior of THz generation in the organic crystal BNA for the first time, reaching an average power of 380 μW at 10% duty cycle.Authors: Samira Mansourzadeh, Ruhr Universität Bochum / Tim Vogel, Ruhr Universität Bochum / Mostafa Shalaby, Swiss Terahertz Research-Zurich / Frank Wulf, Ruhr Universität Bochum / Clara Saraceno, Ruhr Universität Bochum
13. JTu3A.14

    Ghost Imaging Counterfactually

    Presenter: Jonte Hance , University of Bristol

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    We have developed a protocol for ghost imaging that is always counterfactual - while imaging an object, no light interacts with it. This provides both better visibility/SNR and less absorbed intensity than ghost imaging.Authors: Jonte Hance, University of Bristol / John Rarity, University of Bristol
14. JTu3A.15

    Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for Detection of Threat Chemicals With Portable Raman Spectrometers

    Presenter: Erik Emmons , US Army CCDC CBC

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    We are demonstrating surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy using compact Raman spectrometers for field detection of trace-level threat materials. The goal is to improve limits-of-detection for realistic threat materials.Authors: Erik Emmons, US Army CCDC CBC / Ashish Tripathi, US Army CCDC CBC / Jason Guicheteau, US Army CCDC CBC
15. JTu3A.16

    Single-Shot Dual-Wavelength Polarized Microscope to Detect Malaria-Infected Erythrocytes via Birefringence Response

    Presenter: MARIA LOPERA , Universidad EAFIT

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    The implementation of a dual-wavelength polarized microscope to obtain the birefringence response of Malaria-infected Erythrocytes is presented. By retrieving the dichroism images of blood samples, those containing the Plasmodium parasite can be detected.Authors: Carlos Trujillo, Universidad EAFIT / MARIA LOPERA, Universidad EAFIT / Adriana Pabón, Universidad de Antioquia
16. JTu3A.17

    Squeezed State Generation in a Dual-Pumped Integrated Microring Resonator: the Effects of Parasitic Processes

    Presenter: Hossein Seifoory , University of Toronto

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    We theoretically investigate the effects of parasitic quantum nonlinear optical processes on the generation of squeezed light in a dual-pumped integrated microring resonator coupled to a waveguide.Authors: Hossein Seifoory, University of Toronto / Zachary Vernon, Xanadu / Dylan Mahler, Xanadu / Matteo Menotti, Xanadu / John Sipe, University of Toronto
17. JTu3A.18

    Development of Low Noise III-v Digital Alloys for Improved Photodetection

    Presenter: Sheikh Ahmed , University of Virginia

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    A detailed theoretical investigation of the underlying physics of low noise III-V digital alloy APDs is presented here. Based on our investigations, the criteria for developing low noise digital alloys are proposed.Authors: Sheikh Ahmed, University of Virginia / Jiyuan Zheng, University of Chicago / Yaohua Tan, Synopsys / Joe Campbell, University of Virginia / Avik Ghosh, University of Virginia
18. JTu3A.19

    Valley-Polarization in Biased Bilayer Graphene Using Circularly Polarized Light

    Presenter: Alex Friedlan , Queen's University

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    We theoretically examine valley-polarization induced in biased bilayer graphene using circularly polarized light. We find that a very strong valley-polarization can be achieved (>97%) with careful choice of bias and pulse frequency.Authors: Alex Friedlan, Queen's University / Marc Dignam, Queen's University
19. JTu3A.21

    UV Laser Pulse Trains for Raman Spectroscopy

    Presenter: Dustin Swanson , University of Maryland

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    The theoretical framework for Raman spectroscopy using a UV probe laser pulse train consisting of multi femtosecond pulses is developed. We show selective excitation of a single Raman mode by tuning the pulse parameters.Authors: Dustin Swanson, University of Maryland / Phillip Sprangle, University of Maryland
20. JTu3A.22

    Echoes in Unidirectionally Rotating Molecules

    Presenter: Long Xu , The Weizmann Institute of Science

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    Molecular unidirectional rotation echoes have been induced using a pair of time-delayed polarization-twisted ultrashort laser pulses. The echoes are imaged using Coulomb explosion-based technique, and the experimental findings are supported by a detailed theoretical analysis.Authors: Long Xu, The Weizmann Institute of Science / Ilia Tutunnikov, The Weizmann Institute of Science / Lianrong Zhou, East China Normal University / Kang Lin, East China Normal University / Junjie Qiang, East China Normal University / Peifen Lu, East China Normal University / Yehiam Prior, The Weizmann Institute of Science / Ilya Averbukh, The Weizmann Institute of Science / Jian Wu, East China Normal University
21. JTu3A.23

    Polarization-Resolved Measurement of Nonlinear Thomson Scattering From Elliptically Polarized Light

    Presenter: Colton Fruhling , University of Nebraska

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    Measurements of first and second harmonic radiation from nonlinear Thomson scattered light as a function of laser polarization ellipticity are reported. Polarization-resolved patterns were observed and connected to the underlying electron motion, confirming half-century old theoretical predictions.Authors: Colton Fruhling, University of Nebraska / Christoph Schulzke, Brigham Young University / Mahonri Romero, Brigham Young University / Junzhi Wang, University of Nebraska / Michael Ware, Brigham Young University / justin peatross, Brigham Young University / Donald Umstadter, University of Nebraska
22. JTu3A.24

    Arrival Time Monitor for Sub-10 fs Soft X-ray and 800 nm Optical Pulses

    Presenter: Isa Muhammad , SLAC

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    We develop an Arrival Time Monitor (ATM) achieving high sensitivity for soft X-ray pulses in low-fluence conditions. The ATM cross-correlates ultrashort X-ray with 800nm laser pulses using a new multi-layer target designed and grown in-house to achieve optimal sensitivity.Authors: Isa Muhammad, SLAC / Benson Frimpong, SLAC / Joseph Daafour, SLAC / Xiaoqing Xu, Stanford University / Peter Walter, SLAC / James Cryan, SLAC / Thomas Wolf, SLAC / James Glownia, SLAC / Joseph Robinson, SLAC / Stefan Droste, SLAC / Giacomo Coslovich, SLAC
23. JTu3A.26

    Efficient Broadly Tunable Waveguide Lasers in Yb³⁺:CaF₂ Produced by Deep Diamond Saw Dicing

    Presenter: Pavel Loiko , Centre de recherche sur les Ions, les Matériaux et la Photonique (CIMAP), UMR 6252 CEA-CNRS-ENSICAEN, Université de Caen Normandie

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    High-aspect-ratio ridge waveguides (propagation losses: 0.13±0.05 dB/cm) were fabricated in Yb3+:CaF2 by diamond-saw-dicing. The waveguide laser generated 723 mW at 1029-1051 nm with a slope efficiency of 76.0%; wavelength tuning between 1009-1072 nm was achieved.Authors: Pavel Loiko, Centre de recherche sur les Ions, les Matériaux et la Photonique (CIMAP), UMR 6252 CEA-CNRS-ENSICAEN, Université de Caen Normandie / Ludovic Gauthier-Manuel, FEMTO-ST Institute / Gurvan Brasse, Centre de recherche sur les Ions, les Matériaux et la Photonique (CIMAP), UMR 6252 CEA-CNRS-ENSICAEN, Université de Caen Normandie / Alain Braud, Centre de recherche sur les Ions, les Matériaux et la Photonique (CIMAP), UMR 6252 CEA-CNRS-ENSICAEN, Université de Caen Normandie / Abdelmjid Benayad, Centre de recherche sur les Ions, les Matériaux et la Photonique (CIMAP), UMR 6252 CEA-CNRS-ENSICAEN, Université de Caen Normandie / Patrice Camy, Centre de recherche sur les Ions, les Matériaux et la Photonique (CIMAP), UMR 6252 CEA-CNRS-ENSICAEN, Université de Caen Normandie
24. JTu3A.27

    Extreme Absorption in the Bulk of Dielectrics With Femtosecond Bessel Pulses

    Presenter: Kazem Ardaneh , Femto-st

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    High absorption and high energy density deposition are experimentally measured during illumination of dielectrics by femtosecond Bessel pulses. Using particle-in-cell simulations, we explain this process by resonance absorption on a nanoscale plasma rod.Authors: Kazem Ardaneh, Femto-st / Remi Meyer, Femto-st / Benoit Morel, Femto-st / Remo Giust, Femto-st / Francois Courvoisier, Femto-st
25. JTu3A.28

    Physical Unclonable Functions Based on Holographic Microstructures on Silver

    Presenter: ANGELIKI ANASTASIOU , University of Patras

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    We demonstrate the utilization of Computer-Generated Holograms engraved on silver surface with a nanosecond infrared fiber laser as ultra-strong optical PUFs. The reconstructed images represented through a few distinctive features could create robust authentication keys.Authors: ANGELIKI ANASTASIOU, University of Patras / Evangelia Zacharaki, University of Patras / Anastasios Tsakas, University of Patras / Konstantinos Moustakas, University of Patras / Dimitris Alexandropoulos, University of Patras
26. JTu3A.29

    Room-Temperature Near-Infrared Electroluminescence in n-Type GaAs Unipolar MicroLEDs

    Presenter: Bejoys Jacob , International Iberian Nanotechnology Lab

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    We report the first observation of pronounced light emission (~806 nm) from the active AlAs/GaAs/AlAs double barrier quantum well of unipolar (electron-transporting) microLEDs. This paves the way for a new class of n-type optoelectronic micro-nanodevices.Authors: Bejoys Jacob, International Iberian Nanotechnology Lab / Jerome Borme, International Iberian Nanotechnology Lab / Jose Figueiredo, Universidade de Lisboa / Bruno Romeira, International Iberian Nanotechnology Lab
27. JTu3A.30

    CLONETS-DS – Clock Network Services-Design Study Strategy and Innovation for Clock Services Over Optical-Fibre Networks in Europe

    Presenter: Josef Vojtech , CESNET

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    Long-haul time and frequency transfer methods over optical fibres have evolved rapidly demonstrating excellent performance. CLONETS-DS is a European Union-funded research and innovation action facilitating the vision of a sustainable, pan-European network for time and frequency dissemination.Authors: Josef Vojtech, CESNET / Lada Altmannova, CESNET / Vladimir Smotlacha, CESNET / Radek Velc, CESNET / Rudolf Vohnout, CESNET / Harald Schnatz, PTB / Tara Liebisch, PTB / Vincenzo Capone, GEANT VERENIGING / Tryfon Chiotis, GEANT VERENIGING / Guy Roberts, GEANT VERENIGING / Domenico Vicinanza, GEANT VERENIGING / Artur Binczewski, PSNC / Wojbor Bogacki, PSNC / Krzysztof Turza, PSNC / Paul-Eric Pottie, LNE-SYRTE / Philip Tuckey, LNE-SYRTE / Davide Calonico, INRIM / Ronald Holzwarth, Menlo Systems / Benjamin Sprenger, Menlo Systems / Ondrej Cip, ISI CAS / Lenka Pravdova, ISI CAS / Simon Rerucha, ISI CAS / Javier Diaz Alonso, Uni Granada / Eduardo Ros Vidal, Uni Granada / Trinidad Garcia, Seven Solutions / Jan Kodet, TU Munich / Ulrich Schreiber, TU Munich / Jurgen Kusche, University of Bonn / Dieter Meschede, University of Bonn / Stefan Schroder, University of Bonn / Simon Stellmer, University of Bonn / Pawel Nogas, Piktime Systems / Robert Urbaniak, Piktime Systems / Przemyslaw Krehlik, AGH Uni / Lukasz Sliwczynski, AGH Uni / Anne Amy-Klein, LPL USPN / Nicolas Quintin, RENATER / Alwyn Seeds, UCL / Bruno Desruelle, Muquans / Jean Lautier-Gaud, Muquans / Vincent Menoret, Muquans / Martin Rabault, Muquans
28. JTu3A.31

    Computer Generated Holograms for in-Vivo Optogenetic Neural Stimulation

    Presenter: Anastasios Tsakas , University of Patras

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    A novel design method for the in-vivo optogenetic photostimulation of neurons is presented. The method accounts for the brain tissue scattering effects for the holographic illumination of neurons.Authors: Anastasios Tsakas, University of Patras / Dimitris Ampeliotis, University of Patras / Dimitris Alexandropoulos, University of Patras
29. JTu3A.32

    Machine Learning Assisted Management of Photonic Switching Systems

    Presenter: Ihtesham Khan , Politecnico di Torino

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    We propose a machine learning based approach to predict control signals for a photonic switching system.This solution is topology and technology agnostic and it can be employed in real-time switch control planes.Authors: Ihtesham Khan, Politecnico di Torino / Muhammad Masood, Politecnico di Torino / lorenzo tunesi, Politecnico di Torino / Paolo Bardella, Politecnico di Torino / enrico ghillino, Synopsys, Inc. / andrea carena, Politecnico di Torino / vittorio curri, Politecnico di Torino
30. JTu3A.34

    Linear Optical Quantum Information Processing via Stacked Micro-Ring Resonators

    Presenter: Matteo Pennacchietti , Institute for Quantum Computing

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    Here we propose an architecture for path encoded photonic quantum information processing based on micro-ring resonators. This scheme increases on-chip component density and more naturally incorporates error mitigation, when compared to the Mach-Zehnder Interferometer approach.Authors: Matteo Pennacchietti, Institute for Quantum Computing / Alexander Tait, National Institute of Standards and Technology / Bhavin Shastri, Queen's University
31. JTu3A.36

    Echoes in a Single Quantum Kerr-Nonlinear Oscillator

    Presenter: Ilia Tutunnikov , Weizmann Institute of Science

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    We theoretically study the echo phenomenon in a single impulsively excited (“kicked”) Kerr-nonlinear oscillator. These echoes may be useful for studying decoherence processes in a number of systems related to quantum information processing.Authors: Ilia Tutunnikov, Weizmann Institute of Science / K. Rajitha, Weizmann Institute of Science / Ilya Averbukh, Weizmann Institute of Science
32. JTu3A.37

    Dipolar Interactions in Bilayers of Indirect Excitons

    Presenter: Darius Choksy , University of California San Diego

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    We studied both experimentally and theoretically attractive dipolar interaction in bilayers of indirect excitons (IXs) with built-in dipole moments and found monotonic IX energy reduction with density and spatial attraction between IX clouds.Authors: Darius Choksy, University of California San Diego / Chao Xu, University of California San Diego / Michael Fogler, University of California San Diego / Leonid Butov, University of California San Diego / Justin Norman, University of California: Santa Barbara / Arthur Gossard, University of California: Santa Barbara
33. JTu3A.38

    Demonstration of Corner States in Photonic Square-Root Higher-Order Topological Insulators

    Presenter: Wenchao Yan , Nankai University

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    We experimentally demonstrate the square-root higher-order topological insulators, unveiling two kinds of corner states that reside in different band gaps of a photonic super-honeycomb lattice established with photorefractive cw-laser-writing.Authors: Wenchao Yan, Nankai University / Shiqi Xia, Nankai University / Xiuying Liu, Nankai University / Yuqing Xie, Nankai University / Liqin Tang, Nankai University / Daohong Song, Nankai University / Jingjun Xu, Nankai University / Zhigang Chen, Nankai University
34. JTu3A.39

    Time-Resolved Measurement of Power Transfer in Plasma Amplifier Experiments on NIF

    Presenter: Patrick Poole , Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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    Beam combination via an ion wave plasma optic is discussed, including measurement of the power transfer (pump depletion and seed amplification) for several seed pulse durations and total pump energies, with accompanying simulation studies.Authors: Patrick Poole, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Robert Kirkwood, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Scott Wilks, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Tom Chapman, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Dan Kalantar, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Matthew Edwards, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Pierre Michel, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Laurent Divol, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Jeff Bude, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Brent Blue, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Kevin Fournier, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Bruno Van Wonterghem, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Nat Fisch, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory / Peter Norreys, University of Oxford / Wojciech Rozmus, University of Alberta
35. JTu3A.40

    Terahertz Waves Polarization Rotation in Unaligned Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes

    Presenter: Anatoly Kvitsinskiy , ITMO University

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    Faraday effect modulation in carbon nanotubes was experimental studied in range 0.2–0.8 THz with a weak magnetic field. A change of 15° in an azimuth, and of 10° in an ellipticity angle was achieved.Authors: Anatoly Kvitsinskiy, ITMO University / Petr Demchenko, ITMO University / Mikhail Novoselov, ITMO University / Ilya Anoshkin, ITMO University / Kirill Bogdanov, ITMO University / Alexander Baranov, ITMO University / Mikhail Khodzitsky, ITMO University
36. JTu3A.41

    Generation of Spatiotemporal Optical Vortex With Partial Temporal Coherence

    Presenter: Yimin Zang , University of Dayton

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    We demonstrate both theoretically and experimentally, the generation of spatiotemporal optical vortices using a light source with partial temporal coherence, which could serve as a cheaper source for generating such vortices.Authors: Yimin Zang, University of Dayton / Amal Mirando, University of Dayton / Andy Chong, University of Dayton
37. JTu3A.42

    Investigation of the Plume Generated in LIBS Process Induced by a ps UV Laser

    Presenter: Ali Rastegari , University of New Mexico

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    The plume produced by a ps UV laser is analyzed, with the aim of understandingthe ultra-narrow (isotopically resolvable) re-absorption lines that we observed withthis type of irradiation.Authors: Ali Rastegari, University of New Mexico / Jean-Claude Diels, University of New Mexico
38. JTu3A.43

    Managing Backscattering Noise in Sagnac-Loop Twin-Field Quantum Key Distribution

    Presenter: Reem Mandil , University of Toronto

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    We propose a signal patterning technique to mitigate backscattering and optimize secure key rates for Sagnac twin-field QKD systems. Simulation results based on experimentally-measured backscattering coefficient yield positive key rates for 250km using APD detectors.Authors: Reem Mandil, University of Toronto / Li Qian, University of Toronto / Hoi-Kwong Lo, University of Toronto
39. JTu3A.44

    Free-Form Broadband Flat Lens for F-Number and Numerical Aperture Decoupling

    Presenter: Monjurul Meem , University of Utah

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    The f-number (f#) and numerical aperture (NA) of a conventional lens are inherently coupled. We demonstrate a free-form broadband flat lens that de-couples the f# and NA.Authors: Monjurul Meem, University of Utah / Apratim Majumder, University of Utah / Sourangsu Banerji, University of Utah / Berardi Sensale-Rodriguez, University of Utah / Rajesh Menon, University of Utah
40. JTu3A.45

    Quantum State Tomography at the Tsierlson Bound

    Presenter: Gautam Kavuri , University of Colorado

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    We compare the results of linear and maximum likelihood tomography for a polarization-entangled photon pair source that is close to the Tsirelson bound. We introduce a new density matrix representation to better make this comparison.Authors: Gautam Kavuri, University of Colorado / Michael Mazurek, University of Colorado / Martin Stevens, National Institute of Standards and Technology / Richard Mirin, National Institute of Standards and Technology / Sae Woo Nam, National Institute of Standards and Technology / Lynden Shalm, National Institute of Standards and Technology
41. JTu3A.46

    Coherent Manipulation of Finite-Energy Gottesman-Kitaev-Preskill-Qubit Graph States

    Presenter: Kaushik Seshadreesan , University of Arizona

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    We present an exact description of graph states composed of finite-energy Gottesman-Kitaev-Preskill qubits, and determine rules for their transformation under Steane error correction and fusion operations that can be used to grow large graph states.Authors: Kaushik Seshadreesan, University of Arizona / Prajit Dhara, University of Arizona / Ashlesha Patil, University of Arizona / Liang Jiang, University of Chicago / Saikat Guha, University of Arizona
42. JTu3A.48

    a Self-Oscillating Phase Conjugate Resonator as an Optical Frequency Comb

    Presenter: Zhifan Zhou , University of Maryland

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    We demonstrate a phase conjugate resonator with a forward-propagating four-wave mixing process that oscillates with the build-up of spontaneous emission. The oscillation exhibits frequency comb properties: equal frequency spacing and phase coherence among different components.Authors: Zhifan Zhou, University of Maryland / Jie Zhao, University of Maryland / Rory Spiers, University of Maryland / Nicholas Brewer, University of Maryland / Meng-Chang Wu, University of Maryland / Paul Lett, University of Maryland
43. JTu3A.49

    Twisted Bilayer Dielectric Photonic Crystal Slabs

    Presenter: Haoning Tang , Harvard University

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    We design twisted bilayer photonic crystal slabs that introduce Moiré flat-bands and localized modes. The flat-bands have a quality factor of 106 and a high density-of-states of 0.967 THz-1µm-1.Authors: Haoning Tang, Harvard University / Fan Du, Harvard University / Stephen Carr, Brown University / Clayton DeVault, Harvard University / Eric Mazur, Harvard University
44. JTu3A.50

    Stress Tuning and Enhancement of Optical Nonlinearity in an Organic Crystal

    Presenter: Peter Moroshkin , Brown University

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    χ(2) is critical to applications, but its value is material-limited. We report on stress tuning and dramatical enhancement of χ(2) in an organic crystal, harvesting the molecular deformation and charge redistribution associated with its plasticity.Authors: Peter Moroshkin, Brown University / Akshay Nagar, Brown University / Meng-Ju Yu, Brown University / Bin Cai, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology / Jimmy Xu, Brown University
45. JTu3A.51

    Infrared Beam Steering Device Based on InAsSb/(Al)GaInSb Heterostructure

    Presenter: Jinghe Liu , Stony Brook University

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    We describe an nBp structure comprised of waveguide with gratings for electronic steering a 10.6-µm laser and show that a 0.06 change of the refractive index by carrier injection leads to a 3.5°steering angle.Authors: Jinghe Liu, Stony Brook University / Kevin Kucharczyk, Stony Brook University / Dmitri Donetsky, Stony Brook University / Gela Kipshidze, Stony Brook University / Gregory Belenky, Stony Brook University / Stefan Svensson, US Army Research Laboratory
46. JTu3A.52

    Optical Signal Processing Performance Dependence on Non-Ideal MZI Operation in a Tapped-Delay-Line

    Presenter: Fatemeh Alishahi , University of Southern California

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    An optical tapped-delay-line based on a cascade of MZI under non-ideal operation is simulated. The effect of different non-ideal conditions on FIR filtering metrics and analog or digital signal qualities is investigated.Authors: Fatemeh Alishahi, University of Southern California / Ahmad Fallahpour, University of Southern California / kaiheng zou, University of Southern California / Amir Minoofar, University of Southern California / cong liu, University of Southern California / Huibin Zhou, University of Southern California / Jonathan Habif, Information sciences Institute / Moshe Tur, Tel Aviv University / Alan Eli Willner, University of Southern California
47. JTu3A.53

    Point-of-Care SERS Sensing of Illicit Drug Residue Using in-Situ Growth Silver Nanoparticles on Diatomaceous Photonic Crystals

    Presenter: Alan Wang , Oregon State University

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    Point-of-care sensing of illicit drug residue is demonstrated with a portable Raman spectrometer using in-situ growth silver nanoparticles on diatomaceous photonic crystals. By chemometric analyses, we achieved ultra-sensitive detection of fentanyl in tap water.Authors: Boxin Zhang, Oregon State University / Xingwei Hou, Oregon State University / Alan Wang, Oregon State University
48. JTu3A.54

    Generating Single Photon Pulses From a Quantum dot Using a Continuous Wave Laser and an Electro-Optic Modulator

    Presenter: Paul Anderson , University of Waterloo

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    We report the generation of single-photon pulses from an InAsP quantum dot utilizing a CW diode laser and a fiber electro-optic modulator as a pump in lieu of a pulsed picosecond Ti;Sapphire laser.Authors: Paul Anderson, University of Waterloo / Divya Bharadwaj, University of Waterloo / Rubayet Al Maruf, University of Waterloo / Michal Bajcsy, University of Waterloo
49. JTu3A.55

    Hidden Four-Mode Entanglement in a Single-Pass Stimulated FWM

    Presenter: Raul Rincon Celis , Universidade de Sao Paulo

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    We present a hidden entanglement between four-modes generated by a single-pass stimulated FWM. Considering the seed at the AntiStokes channel and colinear propagation inside a cell of rubidium 85, we describe the entanglement between 2 bipartitions of individual sidebands, a behavior commonly hiddenAuthors: Raul Rincon Celis, Universidade de Sao Paulo / Alvaro Montaña, Universidade de Sao Paulo / Paulo Nussenzveig, Universidade de Sao Paulo / Marcelo Martinelli, Universidade de Sao Paulo / Hans Marin, Universidade de Sao Paulo
50. JTu3A.56

    All-Optical Atomic Simulator on a Nonlinear Photonic Chip

    Presenter: Ivan Burenkov , Joint Quantum Institute

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    We show how quantum-compatible photonic devices such as ultrafast optical switch and efficient frequency transducer can be implemented using three-wave mixing processes in a 1D array of nonlinear waveguides evanescently coupled to nearest neighbors.Authors: Ivan Burenkov, Joint Quantum Institute / Irina Novikova, College of William & Mary / Olga Tikhonova, Lomonosov Moscow State University / Sergey Polyakov, NIST
51. JTu3A.57

    Optimization of Broadband Λ-Type Quantum Memory Using Gaussian Pulses

    Presenter: Kai Shinbrough , Univ of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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    We optimize the efficiency of broadband Λ-type quantum memories under the restriction of Gaussian-shape optical fields. We demonstrate an experimentally-simple path to enhancing memory efficiency over a wide range of broadband memory parameters.Authors: Kai Shinbrough, Univ of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign / Benjamin Hunt, Univ of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign / Virginia Lorenz, Univ of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
52. JTu3A.58

    Infinite Asymptotic Degeneracy and Subwavelength Three-Dimensional far-Field Localization in Spherical Structures

    Presenter: Asaf Farhi , Technion

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    We show that spherical structures have an infinite-asymptotic-eigenpermittivity degeneracy. We then consider the possibility that the time reversal of the field emitted by atomic/molecular-transition current will spatially correlate with it, leading to strong light-matter interaction.Authors: Asaf Farhi, Technion
53. JTu3A.59

    Coupling of Electromagnetic Field to Phonons in Helical Structures

    Presenter: Asaf Farhi , Creol

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    Using a vibrational and eigenfunction analyses we show that phonons in a helical structure exhibit delocalized response and selectivity in frequency. We also examine the eigenpermittivities and density of electromagnetic states in proximity to such a structure.Authors: Asaf Farhi, Creol / Aristide Dogariu, Creol
54. JTu3A.61

    Controlled Phase Gate of Spin Qubits in Two Quantum-Dot Single-Photon Emitters

    Presenter: JUHYEON KIM , University of Michigan

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    We show that a controlled phase gate on two laterally positioned quantum dots can be achieved using the long-range Coulomb coupling. The permanent dipole moment in piezoelectric quantum dots can significantly enhance the coupling.Authors: JUHYEON KIM, University of Michigan / Zachary Croft, University of Michigan / Duncan Steel, University of Michigan / Pei-Cheng Ku, University of Michigan
55. JTu3A.62

    Measuring Luttinger Parameters Directly From Quasiparticle Dynamics

    Presenter: James O'Hara , Department of Physics, UCSB

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    High-order sideband generation (HSG) is sensitive to dynamic phases, which electrons and holes accumulate when accelerating through a III-V semiconductor. This sensitivity can be exploited to reconstruct the effective Hamiltonian through HSG polarimetry.Authors: James O'Hara, Department of Physics, UCSB / Joseph Costello, Department of Physics, UCSB / Qile Wu, Department of Physics, UCSB / Kenneth West, Princeton University / Loren Pfeiffer, Princeton University / Mark Sherwin, Department of Physics, UCSB
56. JTu3A.63

    Maximizing the Efficiency of χ⁽²⁾ Processes in Microresonators

    Presenter: Yun Zhao , Columbia University

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    We perform a study of conversion efficiency in microresonator-based second-harmonic and difference-frequency generation. High conversion efficiencies can be achieved only at specified pump power and detunings and perfect phase matching is not a necessary condition.Authors: Yun Zhao, Columbia University / Jae Jang, Columbia University / Yoshitomo Okawachi, Columbia University / Alexander Gaeta, Columbia University
57. JTu3A.64

    Dielectric Metasurfaces Made of Vertically Oriented Germanium Ellipses

    Presenter: Sylvain Gennaro , Sandia National laboratories

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    In this work, we investigate the linear optical response of a dielectric metasurface made of vertically-oriented germanium ellipses deposited on walls of a micron-scale cubic silicon nitride unit cell support matrix.Authors: Sylvain Gennaro, Sandia National laboratories / Michael Goldflam, Sandia National laboratories / David Bruce Burckel, Sandia National laboratories / Jeong Jeeyoon, Kangwon National University / Michael Sinclair, Sandia National laboratories / Igal Brener, Sandia National laboratories
58. JTu3A.65

    Artificial Birefringence With Moving Metasurfaces

    Presenter: Nasim Mohammadi Estakhri , Chapman University

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    We theoretically characterize a compact optical polarizer consisting of two cascaded metasurfaces. The relative movement of the metasurfaces is tailored to create an artificial birefringence effect which is utilized to design optical waveplates.Authors: Nasim Mohammadi Estakhri, Chapman University / Nader Engheta, University of Pennsylvania
59. JTu3A.66

    Analytical Expression of Raman Induced Soliton Self-Frequency Shift

    Presenter: Robi Kormokar , McGill University

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    We derive an analytical expression that predicts the Raman-induced frequency shift experienced by a soliton. By including fiber losses, dispersion slope, and self-steepening, the resulting expression is a high-order extension of Gordon’s formula.Authors: Robi Kormokar, McGill University / Md Hosne Shamim, McGill University / Martin Rochette, McGill University
60. JTu3A.68

    Nanoparticle Trapping in Symmetry-Breaking System

    Presenter: Sen Yang , Vanderbilt University

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    We propose an all-dielectric nanotweezer for low laser power optical trapping combined with negligible heating effect. A new way to harness the self-induced back-action (SIBA) force is also presented.Authors: Sen Yang, Vanderbilt University / Chuchuan Hong, Vanderbilt University / Yuxi Jiang, Vanderbilt University / Justus Ndukaife, Vanderbilt University
61. JTu3A.69

    Optoelectronic Readout of STT-RAM Memory Cells Using Plasmon Drag Effect

    Presenter: Parinaz Sadri Moshkenani , University of California Irvine

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    An optoelectronic readout method for reading the state of STT-RAM cells based on plasmon drag effect is proposed. Our simulations show that the proposed scheme can achieve up to 29.6 Gbit/sec readout speed.Authors: Parinaz Sadri Moshkenani, University of California Irvine / Mohammad Wahiduzzaman Khan, University of California Irvine / Md Shafiqul Islam, University of California Irvine / Dan Shi, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications / Eric Montoya, University of California Irvine / Ilya Krivorotov, University of California Irvine / Nader Bagherzadeh, University of California Irvine / Ozdal Boyraz, University of California Irvine
62. JTu3A.70

    Pulsewidth Dependence of the Effective Nonlinear Refractive Index of Air in the Atmosphere

    Presenter: Natalia Múnera , University of Central Florida

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    The ultrafast response function of air is used to predict the pulsewidth dependence of n2,eff from our measurements in the near and mid-infrared. We predict n2,eff in the atmosphere, showing agreement with multiple literature measurementsAuthors: Natalia Múnera, University of Central Florida / Salimeh Tofighi, University of Central Florida / David Hagan, University of Central Florida / Eric Van Stryland, University of Central Florida
63. JTu3A.71

    Nonlinear Optical Properties of Functionalized Aza-Borondipyrromethene Chromophores

    Presenter: Hao-Jung Chang , University of Central Florida

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    We report the nonlinear-optical properties of functionalized aza-borondipyrromethene chromophores in the near infrared. The fluorescence efficiencies are low, and they exhibit excited-state absorption and two-photon absorption at these wavelengths.Authors: Hao-Jung Chang, University of Central Florida / Mykhailo Bondar, University of Central Florida / Sylvain David, The École normale supérieure de Lyon / Olivier Maury, The École normale supérieure de Lyon / Gerard Berginc, Thales Las / Andraud Chantal, The École normale supérieure de Lyon / David Hagan, University of Central Florida / Eric Van Stryland, University of Central Florida
64. JTu3A.72

    Simulation of Quantum Gibbs States Using Epsilon-Near-Zero Materials and Classical Light

    Presenter: Jacob Leamer , Tulane University

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    We present theoretical methods for simulating the evolution of quantum Gibbs states using classical light and epsilon-near-zero materials, which allow for easy measurement of the statistical information of the simulated system.Authors: Jacob Leamer, Tulane University / Wenlei Zhang, Tulane University / Ravi Saripalli, Tulane University / Ryan Glasser, Tulane University / Denys Bondar, Tulane University
65. JTu3A.73

    Faithful Simulation of the XY Hamiltonian With Laser Networks

    Presenter: Mostafa Honari-Latifpour , City University of New York

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    We introduce a Lyapunov function for a network of dissipatively coupled lasers and show that this cost function reduces to the classical XY Hamiltonian in the large gain limit.Authors: Mostafa Honari-Latifpour, City University of New York / Mohammad Ali Miri, City University of New York
66. JTu3A.74

    Using Plasma Structures to Control the Polarization of High-Intensity Laser Beams

    Presenter: Eugene Kur , Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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    Overlapped laser beams in plasma interact via the density grating they generate. We demonstrate how to use this phenomenon to control the polarization of high-intensity laser beams that would damage traditional optical elements.Authors: Eugene Kur, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Malcolm Lazarow, University of California, Berkeley / Jonathan Wurtele, University of California, Berkeley / Laurent Divol, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Tom Chapman, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / Pierre Michel, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
67. JTu3A.75

    a Deep Learning Approach to Explore the Mutual Coupling Effects in Metasurfaces

    Presenter: sensong an , University of Massachusetts Lowell

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    We propose a deep learning approach that predicts the performance of meta-atoms placed among different neighbors. It provides a fast way to explore the impact of mutual coupling to metasurfaces' performance and conduct further optimizations.Authors: sensong an, University of Massachusetts Lowell / bowen zheng, University of Massachusetts Lowell / Mikhail Shalaginov, Massachusetts Institute of Technology / hong tang, University of Massachusetts Lowell / hang li, University of Massachusetts Lowell / mohammad haerinia, University of Massachusetts Lowell / yunxi dong, University of Massachusetts Lowell / Anuradha Agarwal, Massachusetts Institute of Technology / clara Rivero-Baleine, Lockheed Martin Corporation / Myungkoo kang, CREOL, University of Central Florida / Kathleen Richardson, CREOL, University of Central Florida / Tian Gu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Juejun Hu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology / clayton fowler, University of Massachusetts Lowell / hualiang zhang, University of Massachusetts Lowell
68. JTu3A.76

    Localized Field Enhancements and Anapoles in Subwavelength-Engineered Silicon Nanodisks

    Presenter: Farhan Bin Tarik , Clemson University

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    We report the design and characterization of sub-wavelength engineered all-dielectric silicon nanodisks supporting localized field enhancements and anapoles in the near infra-red and verify the presence of the resonant mode through polarization resolved reflectance measurements.Authors: Farhan Bin Tarik, Clemson University / Saddam Gafsi, Clemson University / Cody Nelson, Clemson University / Judson Ryckman, Clemson University
69. JTu3A.77

    Critical Coupling of a Single Metallic Nanoantenna Under Focused Illumination

    Presenter: Sylvain Gennaro , Sandia National labs

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    In this work, we investigate the critical coupling of a single gold disk antenna with a focused beam by evaluating its absorption and scattering using spectral interferometry microcopy.Authors: Sylvain Gennaro, Sandia National labs / Tyler Roschuk, Imperial College London / Stefan Maier, Nanoinstitute Munich, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat Munchen / Rupert Oulton, Imperial College London
70. JTu3A.78

    Fabrication of Photonic Crystal Surface Emitting Lasers (PCSELs) by Epitaxial Regrowth

    Presenter: Kevin Reilly , University of New Mexico

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    Epitaxial regrowth is investigated as a method of PCSEL fabrication and is compared to non-regrowth methods. The influence of regrowth to photonic crystal morphology is explored and optically pumped and electrically injected devices are demonstrated.Authors: Kevin Reilly, University of New Mexico / Akhil Kalapala, The University of Texas at Arlington / Alex Song, Stanford University / Thomas Rotter, University of New Mexico / Zhonghe Liu, The University of Texas at Arlington / Emma Renteria, University of New Mexico / Shanhui Fan, Stanford University / Weidong Zhou, The University of Texas at Arlington / Ganesh Balakrishnan, University of New Mexico
71. JTu3A.79

    Single-Shot Method for Determination of Detonation Energy Using the Sedov Blast Model in Laser Ablation Plasmas

    Presenter: Patrick Skrodzki , University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

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    We demonstrate a novel single-shot approach to determine the detonation energy of laser-induced plasmas. The method employs a double-pulse shadowgraphy scheme coupled with analysis of shock expansion rates using the Sedov blast model.Authors: Patrick Skrodzki, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor / Lauren Nagel, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor / Lauren Finney, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor / Milos Burger, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor / Robert Nawara, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor / John Nees, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor / Igor Jovanovic, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
72. JTu3A.80

    Dissipative Dynamics of Chirped-Pulse Kerr Resonators

    Presenter: Xue Dong , University of Rochester

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    Here we investigate the unique dissipative properties of chirped-pulse solitons in normal dispersion Kerr resonators. Chirped pulses are stable despite >90% round-trip loss and the required drive power has a beneficial insensitivity to cavity losses.Authors: Xue Dong, University of Rochester / Christopher Spiess, University of Rochester / Victor Bucklew, University of Rochester / William Renninger, University of Rochester
73. JTu3A.81

    Tailoring the Multipolar Content at Tight Focus Using Cylindrical Vector Beams With Orbital Angular

    Presenter: Brendan Heffernan , University of Colorado, Boulder

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    We demonstrate that the polarization and phase degrees of freedom of paraxial laser beams can be used to tailor their multipolar content under tight-focusing conditions. This has applications in controlling the scattering conditions from particles.Authors: Brendan Heffernan, University of Colorado, Boulder / Bo Xu, University of Colorado, Boulder / Kyuyoung Bae, University of Colorado, Boulder / Mark Siemens, University of Denver / Wounjhang Park, University of Colorado, Boulder / Juliet Gopinath, University of Colorado, Boulder
74. JTu3A.82

    Light by Design: Engineering 2D Optical Fields in Inhomogeneous Media

    Presenter: Yousuf Aborahama , University of Toronto

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    We provide a generalized theoretical framework for designing optical fields with arbitrarily chosen intensity and phase patterns inside an inhomogeneous media. We demonstrate the capabilities of our formulation by generating two exotic beam patterns.Authors: Yousuf Aborahama, University of Toronto / Mo Mojahedi, University of Toronto
75. JTu3A.83

    Optical Vortex Memory

    Presenter: Mahdi Eshaghi , CREOL

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    We demonstrate that, upon interaction with different randomly scattering media, vortex beams maintain a certain memory of initial properties. We describe the extent of this memory in relation to variance and spatial correlation of randomness.Authors: Mahdi Eshaghi, CREOL / Aristide Dogariu, CREOL
76. JTu3A.84

    Electrically-Driven Linear Optical Isolation in a Lithium Niobate Nanophotonic Platform

    Presenter: Oğulcan Örsel , University of Illinois

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    We experimentally demonstrate magnet-less linear optical isolation enabled via acousto-optic interaction in a lithium niobate nanophotonic platform. The system leverages non-reciprocal mode splitting of optical modes in a ring resonator induced by traveling acoustic waves.Authors: Donggyu Sohn, University of Illinois / Oğulcan Örsel, University of Illinois / Gaurav Bahl, University of Illinois
77. JTu3A.85

    Ultra-High Q Silica Microcavity Fabrication Using Conventional Photolithography Combined With Chemo-Mechanical Polishing

    Presenter: Shahin Honari , University of Victoria

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    We fabricated ultrahigh Q silica microdisks using conventional photolithography followed by chemo-mechanical polishing. Through this procedure, optical quality factor exceeding one hundred million was obtained.Authors: Shahin Honari, University of Victoria / Sanaul Haque, University of Victoria / Tao Lu, University of Victoria
78. JTu3A.86

    Arrays of Microplasma-Assisted Atomic Layer Deposition and Etching Free Patterning of Ga₂O₃ Thin Film With Flexible DUV Photodetector

    Presenter: Jinhong Kim , University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

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    Microplasma arrays assisted atomic layer deposition (MALD) have been used to deposit gallium oxide (Ga2O3) thin film on the rigid and flexible substrate in order to fabricate deep-ultraviolet (DUV) photodetector under 254 nm illumination.Authors: Jinhong Kim, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign / Andrey Mironov, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign / Dane Sievers, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign / Sung-jin Park, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign / J. Gary Eden, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
79. JTu3A.87

    Emerging Materials Based Electro-Optic Phase Modulators

    Presenter: Rubab Amin , The George Washington University

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    We conduct an ab-initio analysis of modulator performance based on heterogeneously integrating emerging materials validating a small modal cross section availed by plasmonic modes which enables high-performance operation, physically realized by arguments on charge-distribution.Authors: Rubab Amin, The George Washington University / Rishi Maiti, The George Washington University / Jacob Khurgin, Johns Hopkins University / Volker Sorger, The George Washington University
80. JTu3A.88

    Graphene Optoelectronic Artificial Intelligence Accelerators

    Presenter: Ruiyang Chen , University of Utah

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    We present a graphene-based optoelectronic artificial intelligence accelerator using spatial light modulators and photodetectors, design a method of performing accurate calculations using imperfect components, and show the system capability of accelerating a few representative algorithms.Authors: Weilu Gao, University of Utah / Cunxi Yu, University of Utah / Ruiyang Chen, University of Utah
81. JTu3A.89

    Monolithic Indium Phosphide Dual Laser Photonic Integrated Circuit for Remote Sensing Lidar

    Presenter: Joseph Fridlander , University of California Santa Barbara

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    A dual laser indium phosphide photonic integrated circuit for remote sensing lidar was realized. A twentyfold improvement in the long-term frequency stability of the master laser was demonstrated using an on-chip phase modulator.Authors: Joseph Fridlander, University of California Santa Barbara / Fengqiao Sang, University of California Santa Barbara / Victoria Rosborough, University of California Santa Barbara / Simone Brunelli, University of California Santa Barbara / Jeffrey Chen, NASA / Kenji Numata, NASA / Stephan Kawa, NASA / Mark Stephen, NASA / Larry Coldren, University of California Santa Barbara / Jonathan klamkin, University of California Santa Barbara
82. JTu3A.90

    Effect of Strain in WS₂ Monolayer Integrated Excitonic Photodetector

    Presenter: Chandraman Patil , George Washington University

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    We investigate the effect of local non-homogeneous strain on WS2 monolayer when integrated on a SiN photonic waveguide showing a strong spectral responsivity(80mA/W) at exciton wavelength(620nm) and shift of ~10nm in photodetector device.Authors: Chandraman Patil, George Washington University / Volker Sorger, George Washington University / Rishi Maiti, George Washington University
83. JTu3A.91

    Design and Testing of High-Index Liquid-Core Waveguides for Single Particle Sensing

    Presenter: Joel Wright , Brigham Young University

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    Fluidic microchannels filled with high-index ZnI2 salt solution enable optimized particle fluorescence collection. We describe their design for efficient interfacing with solid-core excitation waveguides and their improved performance in comparison with leaky mode waveguide approaches.Authors: Joel Wright, Brigham Young University / Gopikrishnan Gopalakrishnan Meena, Univeristy of California, Santa Cruz / Holger Schmidt, Univeristy of California, Santa Cruz / Aaron Hawkins, Brigham Young University
84. JTu3A.92

    Hybrid Guiding in a Multi-Mode Slab Waveguide

    Presenter: Abbas Shiri , University of Central Florida, CREOL

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    We demonstrate the hybrid guidance of a pulsed field endowed with precise spatio-temporal structure in a 25-mm-long multi-mode thin-film waveguide. Group delay measurements confirm that the modal indices can be tuned independently of the waveguide parameters.Authors: Abbas Shiri, University of Central Florida, CREOL / Ayman Abouraddy, University of Central Florida, CREOL
85. JTu3A.93

    Enhanced Supercontinuum From a Dispersion-Varying Fiber

    Presenter: Imtiaz Alamgir , McGill University

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    We experimentally demonstrate that a supercontinuum becomes further broadened by using a dispersion varying nonlinear medium. Compared to constant dispersion designs, a power enhancement of 4.3 dB and bandwidth extension of 262 nm are obtainedAuthors: Imtiaz Alamgir, McGill University / Md Hosne Shamim, McGill University / Wagner Correr, Laval University / Younès Messaddeq, Laval University / Martin Rochette, McGill University
86. JTu3A.94

    High-Resolution, High-Sensitivity Time-Stretch Spectroscopy Based on Optical Sampling by Cavity Tuning

    Presenter: Lingze Duan , University of Alabama in Huntsville

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    We report experimental demonstration of sub-GHz spectral resolution and 10-18-J power sensitivity with a time-wavelength optical sampling spectrometer based on optical sampling by laser cavity tuning.Authors: Srikamal Soundararajan, University of Alabama in Huntsville / Lingze Duan, University of Alabama in Huntsville