Light on a Chip: Photonic ICs and Tara's Wireless Breakthrough

Discover how data can travel through the air with light by diving into photonic integrated circuits (PICs). We break down what PICs are, the materials behind them (indium phosphide, silicon photonics, lithium niobate, silica), and the components that enable high-speed optical links—lasers, modulators, waveguides, and arrayed waveguide gratings. We trace the field’s evolution from early lasers to monolithic tunable lasers and integrated receivers, then examine Tara’s latest chip announcement to understand why this could be a game changer for wireless communications.

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