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Hybrid SiN-Liquid Crystal Platform for Scalable Quantum Optical Circuits

Chunghyun Ahn, Yongjin Hwang, Sangbaek Lee, Jinil Lee, Hyunjin Ko, Sunghyun Moon, Hojoong Jung, Hyun‐Yong Yu, Se‐Um Kim, Hyounghan Kwon

Published Jan 1, 2026• 0 citations
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Abstract

We demonstrate electrically controlled quantum interference in a liquid-crystal integrated silicon nitride device. We achieved 98.5% visibility and a modulation efficiency of V π · L < 1 V·mm, confirming the platform’s scalability for quantum applications.
DOI
10.1364/cleo_si.2026.sth3a.7

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