Compact and Low-Loss PCM-based Silicon Photonic MZIs for Photonic Neural Networks

We present an optimized Mach-Zehnder Interferometer (MZI) with phase change materials for photonic neural networks (PNNs). With 0.2 dB loss, -38 dB crosstalk, and length of 52 micrometer, the designed MZI significantly improves the scalability and accuracy of PNNs under loss and crosstalk.

Neural Networks and Reservoir Computing Photonic and Optical Devices Optical Network Technologies Engineering Computer Science Physics

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