Integrated Optics for Communications and Phased Array Antenna Control

The Army Research Laboratory Research Associateship Program (ARL-RAP) is offering a postdoctoral research opportunity in integrated optics for communications and phased array antenna control. The research focuses on the design, fabrication, and characterization of novel waveguide architectures for applications in communication (de)multiplexing and phased array antenna control. The program investigates sophisticated functionality achieved with monolithic integration of waveguide couplers, delay lines, modulators, and detectors, particularly InP-based, monolithically integrated photonic integrated circuits using selective area epitaxial growth. Key technical issues include modeling and fabrication of broadband (>20 GHz) novel RF-photonic devices, as well as developing the integration technology of these photonic devices. The research is conducted at the Sensors and Electron Devices Directorate (SEDD), the Army's principal center for research and development in the exploration and exploitation of the electromagnetic spectrum. The ARL-RAP program is designed to significantly increase the involvement of creative and highly trained scientists and engineers from academia and industry in scientific and technical areas of interest and relevance to the Army. This postdoctoral opportunity provides an exceptional environment for conducting cutting-edge research in RF photonics, integrated optical systems, and novel opto-electronic devices.