Introduction: Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) have long been heralded as the next frontier in computing and communication technology. However, their production has been hindered by the complexity and cost of traditional fabrication methods. Now, a groundbreaking discovery from the University of Washington is poised to change the game. Led by …

Introduction As we venture deeper into the realm of electronics, the quest for materials that can push the boundaries of performance and efficiency intensifies. Emerging ultrawide bandgap (UWBG) materials like cubic boron nitride (c-BN), gallium oxide (Ga2O3), and silicon nitride (Si3N4) have risen to the forefront, promising to redefine the …