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ArticleiScience2026

Analysis of birefringence modulation performance in RM-embedded CO-polymer waveguides.

Tianyue Wang, Guanghao Huang, Fumin Liu, Xue Zhang, Hui Kong, Shuzhi Sam Ge, Keum-Shik Hong

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Article in iScience, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors.

Tianyue WangInstitute for Future, School of Automation, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
Guanghao HuangInstitute for Future, School of Automation, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
Fumin LiuInstitute for Future, School of Automation, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
Xue ZhangInstitute for Future, School of Automation, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
Hui KongInstitute for Future, School of Automation, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
Shuzhi Sam GeDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117576, Singapore.
Keum-Shik HongInstitute for Future, School of Automation, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.

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Abstract

Uncontrolled birefringence causes measurement errors and signal distortion in high-precision optical systems, yet existing modulation methods suffer from complex fabrication or poor stability. Polymer waveguides serve as low-cost, flexible alternatives to traditional lithium niobate platforms. This work constructs an interferometer with reactive mesogen-embedded polymer waveguide arms to characterize polarization-dependent phase tuning performance via thermal excitation. Measured data reveal high phase modulation efficiencies for two orthogonal light polarizations, ultra-low heating power to generate full polarization phase retardation, and strong polarization tuning capability between modes. The results validate the excellent low-power, high-efficiency birefringence tuning capacity of the composite polymer waveguide architecture, offering a simple, compact route for advanced integrated photonic signal processing and precision interferometry.

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birefringence modulationintegrated opticsphase retardationpolymer waveguidereactive mesogen

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PMID42630756
PMCPMC13495398

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