Physics

Nanotechnology

Laser

Engineering physics

Optics

Epitaxy

Silicon photonics

Engineering

Wafer

Hybrid silicon laser

Materials science

Photonics

Photonic integrated circuit

Wafer bonding

Layer (electronics)

Computer science

Silicon

Integrated optics

Optoelectronics

IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics

We present a brief overview of the various leading platforms for photonic integration. Subsequently, we consider the possibility of a photonic integrated circuit platform utilizing epitaxially grown III-V material on silicon-without the need for wafer bonding, or an externally coupled laser. Finally, a techno-economic analysis contrasting the aforementioned platforms will be presented.

Photonic Integration With Epitaxial III–V on Silicon