Synthetic dimension band structures on a Si CMOS photonic platform

Abstract

Synthetic dimensions, which simulate spatial coordinates using non-spatial degrees of freedom, are drawing interest in topological science and other fields for modelling higher-dimensional phenomena on simple structures. We present the first realization of a synthetic frequency dimension on a silicon ring resonator photonic device fabricated using a CMOS process. We confirm that its coupled modes correspond to a 1D tight-binding model through acquisition of up to 280 GHz bandwidth optical frequency comb-like spectra, and by measuring the first synthetic band structures on an integrated device. Furthermore, we realized two types of gauge potentials along the frequency dimension, and probed their effects through the associated band structures. An electric field analogue was produced via modulation detuning, whereas effective magnetic fields were induced using synchronized nearest- and second-nearest-neighbor coupling. Creation of coupled mode lattices and two effective forces on a monolithic Si CMOS device represents a key step towards wider adoption of topological principles.

12 pages, 5 figures

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