@inproceedings{2522c2d516c84dc7804742e8e2ed6ad4,
title = "Light emission in silicon: From device physics to applications",
abstract = "Silicon Photonics is an emerging field of research and technology, where nano-silicon can play a fundamental role. Visible light emitted from reverse-biased p-n junctions at highly localized regions, where avalanche breakdown occurs, can be used to realize a visible electro-optical sources in silicon by means of light-emitting diodes (Si-LEDs) is reviewed by characterizing the spectral distribution. Regarding applications, a monolithic optoelectronic integrated circuit (OEIC) for on-chip optical interconnection based on standard CMOS technology is discussed. Although there are some of the present challenges with regard to the realization of suitable electro-optical elements for diverse integrated circuit applications, the type of silicon light source can be further developed into be a Si-based optical short-distance on-chip optical interconnect applications.",
keywords = "Electro-optical modulation, Micro-optical devices, Optoelectronics, PN junction, Silicon",
author = "Kaikai Xu and Ning Ning and Ogudo, {Kingsley A.} and Polleux, {Jean Luc} and Qi Yu and Snyman, {Lukas W.}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2015 SPIE.; International Workshop on Thin Films for Electronics, Electro-Optics, Energy, and Sensors, TFE3S 2015 ; Conference date: 04-07-2015 Through 06-07-2015",
year = "2015",
doi = "10.1117/12.2199841",
language = "English",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
publisher = "SPIE",
editor = "Guru Subramanyam",
booktitle = "International Workshop on Thin Films for Electronics, Electro-Optics, Energy, and Sensors",
address = "United States",
}