Integrated devices in ferroelectrics for optical modulations and sensing

Abstract

We will review the current status of domain inverted lithium niobate acousto- and electro-optic devices and show how the introduction of domain micro-engineering techniques can have a strong impact on modulators' performance enabling for a new class of integrated devices. We will also present potential applications of the proposed devices in increasingly important areas, such as advanced optical communication modulation formats, reconfigurable networks and sensors.