Novel Optoelectronic Photonic Devices

The Army Research Laboratory Research Associateship Program (ARL-RAP) offers a research opportunity in developing innovative optoelectronic devices and radio frequency-photonic devices. This research involves basic device and material physics studies, as well as prototype device design, modeling, fabrication, and characterization. The program focuses on design and characterization of novel strained semiconductor quantum well heterostructures, epitaxial growth techniques, monolithic integration of high-speed photodetectors with active field-effect transistors, and monolithic integration of passive and active waveguide components. The ARL-RAP 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. Selected participants will work with ARL advisors and have access to extensive facilities for material growth, fabrication, and optical and electrical characterization. The program requires participants to write a research proposal after being selected by an advisor, with the proposal subject to review by the ARL-RAP panel.