High Resolution Laser Spectroscopy of Novel Photonic Materials

Abstract

A narrow-band and widely tunable Optical Parametric Oscillator laser system has been acquired and installed during the performance period of this HBCU-infrastructure award. The laser system has been incorporated in the development of a new high-resolution photoluminescence excitation setup. Initial spectroscopic studies of several novel photonic materials have been carried out (GaN:Er and GaN:Eu). The initial results have been presented at several conferences and a first manuscript of research results is in preparation. The new instrumentation has been incorporated in the training of undergraduate and graduate students seeking B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in physics and related disciplines. In addition, the instrumentation has been implemented in research projects for students participating in summer outreach programs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 11, 2002
Accession Number
ADA415895

Entities

People

  • Uwe Hömmerich

Organizations

  • Hampton University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Energy Levels
  • Excitation
  • High Resolution
  • Instrumentation
  • Laser Applications
  • Laser Science
  • Laser Spectroscopy
  • Lasers
  • Luminescence
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Measurement
  • Optical Phenomena
  • Photoluminescence
  • Semiconductors
  • Spectroscopy
  • Students

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Research Science/Academic Research
  • Semiconductor Device Technology

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy