Abstract: In the domain of terahertz communications and broadband terahertz spectroscopy, practical applications require the development of miniaturized devices that are high-speed, power-efficient, and sensitive. I will highlight latest innovations, present obstacles, and future possibilities concerning integrated nonlinear photonic devices for optical-terahertz applications. The presentation will discuss opportunities enabled by integration and miniaturization, aligning with telecom and fiber technologies, to embed complex (sub-) terahertz photonics functionalities onto a single chip.
Beyond the classical use cases of the integrated nonlinear photonic platform, I will also explore its capabilities for quantum networks, including on-chip frequency conversion, modulation, and other nonlinear functions.
If you are interested in this topic, stay tuned by checking the website of our newborn group, QuIN Photonics, at QCE department of TU Delft.
Bio: Shima is an assistant professor at Delft University of Technology. She studied semiconductor devices during her undergraduate study at the University of Tehran. During her doctoral study at ETH Zurich (2016-2021), she worked on several projects in quantum optics explore the limits of ultra strong interaction between light and matter at the nanoscale at terahertz frequencies. After Graduation, Shima was a postdoctoral researcher and fellow at EPF Lausanne and Harvard University (2022-2024), and worked on integrated terahertz sources on thin film lithium niobate platform.
Her current research interest is integrated microwave/terahertz photonics for classical and quantum applications on nonlinear material platforms.
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