What to expect
Lithium niobate’s electro-optic (Pockels) effect has been known for over 80 years, yet it remains at the forefront of photonics research. This talk explores how technological advances have transformed electro-optic (EO) modulators from bulky components to compact, high-performance devices based on thin-film lithium niobate (LNTF). Through a historical perspective, we’ll examine the key metrics that have driven this evolution—energy efficiency, bandwidth, and footprint—and the trade-offs involved.
Course outcomes
Participants can expect to gain:
An initial introduction to electro-optic modulation
An insight into the history of lithium niobate waveguiding technologies
An overview of lithium niobate-based electro-optic modulators applications across a diverse range of industry sectors
An outline of the supports provided by PhotonHub, who is eligible, and how to apply
Course audience
This PhotonHub online course is aimed both at newcomers who want to understand why lithium niobate is so highly valued in key sectors such as optical telecommunications, photonic computing, and quantum information, and at those who wish to deepen their knowledge of lithium niobate technologies and their historical developments. The course is also an ideal preparation activity for those who want to participate in further onsite hands-on training through one of PhotonHub’s Demo and Experience Centres located across Europe.
Attendee experience
Some previous experience would be desirable but not essential