Inverse Design for Silicon Photonics: From Iterative Optimization Algorithms to Deep Neural Networks

Simei Mao, Li-Rong Lilly Cheng, Caiyue Zhao, +3

Applied Sciences

EngineeringProgrammable PhotonicsOptical ComputingPhotonic Integrated CircuitOptical Systems +14

Ultra-broadband and ultra-compact polarization beam splitter based on a tapered subwavelength-grating waveguide and slot waveguide

Simei Mao, Li-Rong Lilly Cheng, Caiyue Zhao, +1

Optics Express

PhotonicsOptical MaterialsStandard Silicon-on-isolator PlatformBroadband PbssEngineering +9

A compact and polarization-insensitive silicon waveguide crossing based on subwavelength grating MMI couplers

Sailong Wu, Simei Mao, Lidan Zhou, +7

Optics Express

PhotonicsOptical InterconnectsEngineeringPolarization-insensitive SiliconLow Polarization-dependent Silicon +12

Full-duplex high-speed indoor optical wireless communication system based on a micro-LED and VCSEL array

Zixian Wei, Shi Zhang, Simei Mao, +8

Optics Express

Multi-task topology optimization of photonic devices in low-dimensional Fourier domain via deep learning

Simei Mao, Li-Rong Lilly Cheng, Houyu Chen, +4

Nanophotonics

Ultra-compact dual-mode mode-size converter for silicon photonic few-mode fiber interfaces

Li-Rong Lilly Cheng, Simei Mao, Zhenmin Chen, +3

Optics Express

Inverse Design of High-Dimensional Nanostructured 2×2 Optical Processors Based On Deep Convolutional Neural Networks

Simei Mao, Li-Rong Lilly Cheng, Fasial Nadeem Khan, +3

Journal of Lightwave Technology

Optical DesignOptical MaterialsEngineeringIntegrated PhotonicsHardware Algorithm +24

Compact hybrid five-mode multiplexer based on asymmetric directional couplers with constant bus waveguide width

Simei Mao, Li-Rong Lilly Cheng, Caiyue Zhao, +3

Optics Letters

Compact dual-mode waveguide crossing based on adjoint shape optimization

Caiyue Zhao, Li-Rong Lilly Cheng, Houyu Chen, +4

Optics Letters

High-efficiency dual-band-multiplexing three-port grating coupler on 220-nm silicon-on-insulator with 248-nm deep-UV lithography

Li-Rong Lilly Cheng, Simei Mao, Zhi Li, +2

Optics Letters