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This study aims to explore how carrier concentration affects the nonlinear optical properties of silicon, particularly the nonlinear refractive index and two-photon absorption.

May 17, 2026Advanced Photonics ResearchOpen Access

Effect of Carrier Concentration on Nonlinear Electro‐Refraction and Two‐Photon Absorption of Silicon

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ENE. NamjooGraduate University of Advanced Technology ABA. Safaei BezgabadiGraduate University of Advanced Technology MMM. MonajatiGraduate University of Advanced Technology

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Randomized trial investigates nonlinear optical effects in silicon, indicating implications for photonic device design.

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This study aims to explore how carrier concentration affects the nonlinear optical properties of silicon, particularly the nonlinear refractive index and two-photon absorption.
Examined the impact of doping and excess carrier injection on silicon's nonlinear optical properties.
Compared experimental results with literature data to validate findings.
Simulated optical pulse propagation through silicon waveguides at varying carrier concentrations.
Increased doping concentration shifts nonlinear optical peaks toward longer wavelengths and broadens TPA spectral width.
P-type silicon shows a higher nonlinear refractive index compared to n-type at constant concentrations, especially with heavy doping.
Results suggest that controlling doping concentration and type is essential for optimizing silicon photonic device performance.

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Namjoo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a095b3e7880e6d24efe0f94 https://doi.org/10.1002/adpr.202500262

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