Publication # 466

466. M. Milanizadeh, E. Damiani, T. Jonuzi, M. J. Mencagli, B. Edwards, D. A.B. Miller, N. Engheta, A. Melloni, and F. Morichetti, "Recursive MZI mesh for integral equation implementation," European Conference on Integrated Optics (ECIO), 22nd edition 2020 in Paris (online conference), Session 10 - Programmable, Reconfigurable Integrated Photonics and Neural Networks, June 24, 2020, https://www.ecio-conference.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/10-Maziyar-Milanizadeh-Recursive-MZI-mesh-for-integral-equation-implementation-ECIO-2020.pdf

In this work we present a photonic integrated circuit based on a mesh of Mach-Zehnder Interferometers (MZIs) acting as a programmable photonic equation solver. The working principle is demonstrated by numerical simulations showing all-optical solution of a Fredholm integral equation. A thermally actuated circuit is fabricated on a silicon platform demonstrating the feasibility and programmability of the proposed device concept. Circuit calibration has been experimentally demonstrated and validated by simulations.

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