Reconfigurable Integrated Photonics for Next-Generation Optical Computing and Quantum Technologies

The rapid advancement of nanophotonics and integrated optics is driving the transition toward reconfigurable and adaptive photonic systems capable of operating at the speed of light [1-2]. My talk will overview recent breakthroughs in reconfigurable integrated photonics, focusing on the development of dynamically tunable optical components that enable ultra-fast signal processing, optical memory storage, and quantum photonic applications[3-6]. I will introduce novel material platforms with high optical nonlinearity and phase-change properties, facilitating real-time reconfigurability in compact photonic circuits. Special emphasis will be placed on the integration of photochromic materials, metasurfaces, and Fabry-Pérot resonators to achieve adaptive optical functionality. Additionally, the role of AI-driven optimization for self-learning photonic systems will be discussed, paving the way for autonomous, high-performance optical computing and secure quantum communications. These advancements hold significant promise for applications in next-generation telecommunication networks, quantum information processing, and energy-efficient data centers [1].