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ARROWs |
ARROW stands for Anti-Resonant Reflective Optical
Waveguide. These structures are
unique because they allow for the guiding of light in waveguides with
air or liquid cores. The purpose
of this project is the fabrication and study of ARROW structures and the
construction of photonic devices built using ARROWs or the ARROW
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Dielectrics, Displays |
The goal of this project is the study of the optical properties of
thin films for use in semiconductor
metrology and active and passive displays.
The unique color reflected from a thin film depends on its
thickness – thus we can determine thickness from its color or
produce different colors by varying film thickness. |
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Chemical Sensors |
The purpose of this project is to produce miniaturized
devices that are the heart of hand-held chemical sensors.
These devices will consist of both ion traps mass spectrometers,
and gas chromatographs. This
project is being done in correlation with the Chemistry department. |
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Diffraction Gratings |
The purpose of this project is to achieve in and out
coupling of a laser on both semiconductor substrates, and optical fibers. We use
holography to fabricate the diffraction gratings. The application of a
diffraction grating extends to optical interconnects, integrated optical
devices, and fiber optical communications. |
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In-Fiber Devices |
This project uses a D-shaped optical fiber as a platform to produce
optical devices within the optical fibers domain. |
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MEMS
| Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) are small systems of mechanical
and electrical devices generally fabricated using techniques developed for the production of
computer chips. For information on the current MEMs fabrication processes click
HERE.
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MMIDI
| The Multidisciplinary MIcrosystem Design and Integration (MMIDI) Group is a group of faculty
members and students from three different engineering disciplines who are working together to develop microsystems for the next generation. Current efforts are focused on the development of a self-sustained micropower supply suitable for autonomous microsystems such as microsensors. Students at all levels are involved in various aspects of the project. |
