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IEEE Silicon Photonics Conference (SiPhotonics)

Photonic Closed-Loop Circuit for Spatial State Generation

Kevin Zelaya, Mohammad‐Ali Miri

Published Apr 13, 2026• 0 citations
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Abstract

This letter presents the design of a compact, lossless, and programmable photonic state generator utilizing a closedloop architecture. The system strategically recirculates light until a steady-state condition is reached and the target is produced.
DOI
10.1109/siphotonics68911.2026.11520729

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