Nanophotonic technologies for on-chip photonic integration

Abstract

Our research group has been conducting basic research that seeks to introduce optical networking technology in processor chips. Using nanophotonic technology as represented by photonic crystals as the base, we are researching nanophotonic integration technologies to microminiaturize optical devices, drastically reduce energy consumption, and create a variety of new functions. In the Feature Articles in this issue, we introduce our latest achievements in creating nanophotonic devices and our efforts in developing new optical computing technologies using nanophotonics as the base.