Silicon photonics has emerged as a compelling platform technology for photonic integrated circuits, with applications ranging from optical interconnects to optical routers and signal processors. High-speed modulators and transceivers have been successfully commercialized. However, silicon photonics is inefficient in switching optical signals. The refractive index change of free-carrier plasma, or ...
The construction of new nuclear plants in the U.S. and OECD countries has slowed substantially due to the low cost of natural gas, incentives for deployment of wind and solar, and especially due to the high cost of nuclear power plant construction and safety concerns after Fukushima. The fleet is aging and significant retirements are ...
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