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This study shows how to efficiently control light using sound waves on a special type of lithium tantalate material, which could help in creating better communication devices.
This is the first demonstration of high-efficiency acousto-optic modulation on a non-suspended lithium-tantalate-on-insulator platform, which offers advantages over traditional suspended structures.
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Abstract ↗- 시제품·장치 구현 근거 미확인
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This technology could be used in advanced communication systems and optical signal processing devices, offering a compact and efficient solution for microwave-to-optical conversion.
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Open original researchHigh‐Efficiency Acousto‐Optic Modulation on Non‐Suspended Thin‐Film Lithium TantalateNanophotonics · Published 2026-08-28 ↗Author institutions and listed legal entities are separated; only verified exchange and ticker data is linked.