Abstract
We demonstrate passive PT symmetry breaking between the spatial modes within a single SOI waveguide with metal deposited directly on top. By leveraging this effect, we show low propagation loss of < 1 dB for a 100 μm long, 10 μm wide waveguide partially covered with 100 nm thick metal.
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