Large-scale integration of graphene optoelectronic devices in photonic integrated circuits

Graphene is a 2D material recognized for its extremely high mobility and novel optoelectronic properties. In this thesis, we argue in favor of integrating graphene as an active optoelectronic material alongside optical waveguides on the back-end of CMOS ICs for photonic links in access network and computing applications. We describe a simple fabrication process which can accommodate both graphene modulators and photodetectors on almost any waveguide platform. We use this process to fabricate such devices on silicon waveguides and provide preliminary measurements. Finally, we discuss further research opportunities to improve graphene modulators and detectors to the point of being a competitive technology.

Department dc:contributor.department

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

Grantor dc:publisher

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

2016

Author dc:creator

• Goldstein, Jordan (Jordan A.)

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Dirk R. Englund.

• Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

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• M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission.

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• http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/106019

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dspace.mit.edu:1721.1/106019