Gabriella Cincotti
Department of Civil, Computer and Aeronautical Engineering. University Roma Tre
As the capacity of optical communications continues to grow, it becomes essential to leverage all five physical dimensions of a photon to transmit information efficiently. This talk explores the feasibility of designing a single planar device, based on an arrayed waveguide configuration, capable of performing not only frequency multiplexing but also time, space and polarization multiplexing.
A suitable design can generate optical codes and implement optical Fourier transforms, making it suitable for use in orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) systems. Additionally, it can be engineered as a linear modulator, an optical switch, or integrated into various hybrid (multidimensional) architecture, enhancing its versatility in advanced optical networks.