Science Foundation Ireland

Nonlinear Dynamics and Quantum Optics for Photonic Applications

The aim of the research proposal is to investigate the non-linear and quantum physics of semiconductor lasers and to develop concepts and understanding which may enable new technologies in classical and quantum information processing and computing. We will build on our expertise to analyse key issues in the performance of existing devices such as high power semiconductor lasers toward the realisation of new types of semiconductor lasers such as diode ring laser, semiconductor lasers arrays or micro-cavity semiconductor resonators. The strong synergy between theory and experiment inherent in our team will enable us to identify novel experiments to demonstrate the key concepts in the emerging technologies of classical and quantum information processing and computing.

Principal Investigator: Dr Guillaume Huyet
Duration: From 1st August 2002 for a period of 5 years.

Enterprise Ireland

High Brightness 793nm pump laser for Tellunte Fibre Amplifiers

Principal Investigator: Dr Guillaume Huyet and Dr. Brian Corbett
Duration: From 1st December 2001 for a period of 2 years.

Higher Education Authority

Development of research in Nano-photonics under the National Nanofabrication Facility

Principal Investigator: Dr Guillaume Huyet and Prof. G. Crean
Duration: From 1st January 2000

European Comission, DOTCOM Project

Quantum Dots for Communication

The central objective of the DOTCOM project is the development of innovative quantum dot lasers and amplifiers based on GaAs quantum dot wafer technology. To fabricate high quality quantum dots for 1300 nm and 1500 nm emission wavelength in a controlled and reproducible manner the MBE and MOCVD materials technologies will be employed. They are to be assessed with respect to reliability, market applicability and environmental friendliness. The project is being carried out by the following universities and companies:
DLR Stuttgart (DE)
TU Berlin (DE)
Research Centre COM (DK)
University College Cork (IRE)
University of Bristol (UK)
Cambridge University (UK)
University of Glasgow (UK)
Optospeed (DE)
Agilent Technologies Ltd. (UK)
Intense Photonics Ltd. (UK)

Principal Investigator: Prof. J. McInerney and Dr G. Huyet
Duration: From 9th January 2001 for a period of 3 years.

European Comission, VISTA Project

VCSELs for Communication

Opto-electronics will have to play a crucial role in future development of communications and information processing and, as a consequence, will influence very much our society in the next years. The Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers (VCSEL) are likely to become much more important than standard semiconductor lasers in the near future in opto-electronic devices. The project is being carried out by the following universities and companies:
INFM-Istituto Nazionale per la Fisica della Materia - Firenze Italy
VUB Brussels Belgium (SUBCONTR.)
University College Cork, National University of Ireland, Cork Ireland
Bristol University Great Britain (SUBCONTR.)
Laboratoire de Photonique et Nanostructures (LPN)
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne Switzerland
University of Ulm Germany
INFM-Istituto Nazionale per la Fisica della Materia - Milano Italy
Consejo Superior de Investigationes Cientificas, Palma de Mallorca Spain
INLN Nice France (SUBCONTR.)
Santander University Spain (SUBCONTR.)
Université Pierre et Marie Curie - Lab. Kastler Brossel, Paris France
IOTA Orsay France (SUBCONTR.)
Kungliga Tekniska Hoegskolan Sweden

Principal Investigator: Prof. J. McInerney and Dr G. Huyet
Duration: From 1st April 2000 for a period of 3 years.