Lasing in 2D Group IV Nanomaterials
Abstract
The proposed research aims to create materials for a new type of telecommunications technology called integrated photonics. Integrated photonics uses light to transfer data on a chip instead of electricity, improving the speed and energy efficiency of telecommunications. The improved energy efficiency means that computer chips will produce less heat and process data faster, reducing the size, weight, and power consumption of telecommunications components. My laboratory plans to synthesize single-atom thick sheets of Si-Ge-Sn alloys that have unique and unusual properties due to surface- and quantum size effects. These materials will address key challenges that have thus far prevented the development of integrated photonics; for example, they efficiently emit light, can be scaled up to wafer-scale production, and are comprised of elements that are compatible with existing chip-manufacturing processes. Success in this research will enable telecommunication technologies with higher data transfer rates while also using less energy than todays state-of-the-art technology. This will improve several Air Force capabilities, such as airborne and space surveillance, communication, and computational capabilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 12, 2021
- Source ID
- FA95502010018
Entities
People
- Matthew G. Panthani
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Iowa State University
- United States Air Force