Essential tech for optical data comms, sensing and AI hits headwinds | Computer Weekly
Briefly

Research into silicon photonic modulators reveals their potential but faces significant hurdles, including bandwidth limits and operational issues due to silicon's properties.
While promising, silicon photonic modulators face challenges such as high costs and lack of standardized processes, requiring collaboration among academia, industry, and global stakeholders.
Experts advocate for moving beyond traditional platforms in photonic modulators to drive innovation, emphasizing the importance of diverse materials and fabrication processes.
The future of optical modulation hinges on exploring new materials and integration technologies, which could transform next-generation applications like AI and quantum processing.
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