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Silicon Nitride: From Workhorse to Superstar

Mohammad Hossein Enjavi, Saeed Javadizadeh, Ali Adibi

Published Oct 30, 2025• 0 citations
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The once-unassuming material has moved to the forefront of integrated photonics and quantum technology, thanks to a unique combination of properties.
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10.1364/opn.36.11.000042

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