Photonic integrated circuits for terahertz communication: The hybrid integrated microwave photonic approach

Key Points

• Hybrid integration technology with silicon nitride and polymer enhances photonic circuits for terahertz communication.
• The approach utilizes optical heterodyne generation to achieve efficient photon microwave generation.
• Key components include high-Q resonators for low linewidth and polymer materials for effective radiation.
• Results indicate that these novel implementations may enable advances in terahertz communication technology.

Abstract