SiP demonstrations with polarization

The polarization of light carries unique information that can be exploited by crucial applications. The bulky and expensive discrete optical components used in conventional polarimeters limit their widespread adoption. A compact and inexpensive polarimeter would integrate this functionality into a multitude of new scenarios and revolutionize their use. One of the most important research areas in our laboratory is to provide a high-performance, full-stokes polarimeter on a silicon chip.