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20242026
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5 papers

physics.optics2026

Nonlinear exceptional points in an integrated acoustic-wave oscillator for longwave infrared sensing

Linbo Shao, Zichen Xi, Zengyu Cen +8

Exceptional points (EP) featuring enhanced responsivity and rich dynamics have attracted extensive attentions in device developments and sensing applications. However, it remains d…

physics.app-ph2026

Low-loss phononic integrated circuits based on a silicon nitride-lithium niobate platform

Jun Ji, Joseph G Thomas, Zichen Xi +7

Microwave-frequency acoustic waves in solids have emerged as a versatile platform for both classical and quantum applications. While phononic integrated devices and circuits are be…

eess.SY2025

Microwave-acoustic-based isolated gate driver for power electronics

Liyang Jin, Zichen Xi, Joseph G. Thomas +6

Electrical isolation is critical to ensure safety and minimize electromagnetic interference (EMI), yet existing methods struggle to simultaneously transmit power and signals throug…

physics.optics2025

Room-temperature mid-infrared detection using metasurface-absorber-integrated phononic crystal oscillator

Zichen Xi, Zengyu Cen, Dongyao Wang +9

Mid-infrared (MIR) detectors find extensive applications in chemical sensing, spectroscopy, communications, biomedical diagnosis and space explorations. Alternative to semiconducto…

physics.app-ph2024

Low-phase-noise surface-acoustic-wave oscillator using an edge mode of a phononic band gap

Zichen Xi, Joseph G. Thomas, Jun Ji +7

Low-phase-noise microwave-frequency integrated oscillators provide compact solutions for various applications in signal processing, communications, and sensing. Surface acoustic wa…