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M.A.B acknowledges the constant support of Warsaw University of Technology in the completion of this work. X.M acknowledges the "Project PID2022-141499OB-10", funded by MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/ and by FEDER/UE.

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Strategic Insights into Integrated Photonics: Core Concepts, Practical Deployments, and Future Outlook

Publicated to:Applied Sciences-Basel. 14 (14): 6365- - 2024-07-01 14(14), DOI: 10.3390/app14146365

Authors: Butt, Muhammad A; Mateos, Xavier

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Univ Rovira i Virgili URV, Fis & Cristall Mat FiCMA, Marcelli Domingo 1, Tarragona 43007, Spain - Author
Warsaw Univ Technol, Inst Microelect & Optoelect, Koszykowa 75, PL-00662 Warsaw, Poland - Author

Abstract

Integrated photonics is a cutting-edge field that merges optics and electronics on a single microchip, revolutionizing how we manipulate and transmit light. Imagine traditional bulky optical systems condensed onto a chip smaller than a fingernail, enabling faster communication, more efficient sensors, and advanced computing. At its core, integrated photonics relies on guiding light through waveguides etched onto semiconductor substrates, analogous to how wires conduct electricity in traditional electric circuits. These waveguides can route, modulate, and detect light signals with unprecedented precision and speed. This technology holds immense promise across various domains. Despite its immense potential, integrated photonics faces challenges, including manufacturing complexities and integration with existing electronic systems. However, ongoing research and advancements continue to push the boundaries, promising a future where light-based technologies seamlessly integrate into our everyday lives, powering a new era of innovation and connectivity.

Keywords
BandChallengesCircuitFabricationIntegrated photonicsLasersLithium-niobateMaterial platformsModulatorsOptical-fibersPlatformsSilicon-nitrideSwitchesTechnologyWaveguide laserWaveguide lasers

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Applied Sciences-Basel due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2024 there are still no calculated indicators, but in 2023, it was in position 258/439, thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Materials Science, Multidisciplinary.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2025-04-29:

  • Scopus: 2
Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-04-29:

  • The use, from an academic perspective evidenced by the Altmetric agency indicator referring to aggregations made by the personal bibliographic manager Mendeley, gives us a total of: 11.
  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 9 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

  • The Total Score from Altmetric: 0.25.
  • The number of mentions on the social network X (formerly Twitter): 1 (Altmetric).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
Leadership analysis of institutional authors

This work has been carried out with international collaboration, specifically with researchers from: Poland.

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: Last Author (Mateos Ferré, Xavier).