[[Optical Component]] Nanotube electro-optical component, optronic or optical link-based hybrid integrated circuit integrating this component, and method of fabrication

A photonic component is provided including at least one linear optical waveguide, of which an active portion is surrounded over all or part of its periphery by a grouping of one or more essentially semiconducting nanotubes. These nanotubes interact with their exterior environment in an active zone extending on either side...



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