3‐1: <i>Invited Paper:</i> A Laser‐Illuminated Microdisplay for AR

We present a novel photonic integrated circuit (PIC)‐based laser display architecture that enables compact and efficient augmented reality (AR) light engines. By integrating a thin, front‐lit PIC illuminator directly onto a liquid‐crystal‐on‐silicon (LCoS) panel, we achieve significant reduction in size, volume, and lateral footprint compared to traditional LCoS light engines.