PhD position in the field nanophotonics is in the section Photronic Devices

This PhD position in the field nanophotonics is in the section Photronic Devices (www.ns.tudelft.nl/pd) of the Kavli Institute of Nanoscience of Delft University of Technology (www.ns.tudelft.nl) . This section concentrates on the physics of devices operating on the basis of controlling photonic and electronic waves on the nanoscale. In particular, for nanophotonics we use photonic bandgap materials (photonic crystals). A photonic crystal is a periodic modulation of the dielectric constant, with a modulation period comparable to the wavelength of light.

This PhD position in the field nanophotonics is in the section Photronic Devices (www.ns.tudelft.nl/pd) of the Kavli Institute of Nanoscience of Delft University of Technology (www.ns.tudelft.nl) . This section concentrates on the physics of devices operating on the basis of controlling photonic and electronic waves on the nanoscale. In particular, for nanophotonics we use photonic bandgap materials (photonic crystals). A photonic crystal is a periodic modulation of the dielectric constant, with a modulation period comparable to the wavelength of light. In the MEMPHIS project (http://www.smartmix-memphis.nl/), the PhD student will investigate the highly promising perspectives of photonic crystals for integration with nanoelectronics. To this end he/she will concentrate on tunable photonic crystal elements such as switches and modulators. Tuning mechanisms can be mechanical (MEMS) or optical, while Si, GaN and GaAs are the available material systems for nanofabrication. Photonic crystal cavities (ultra-small resonators for electromagnetic waves inside the crystal) are expected to play a prominent role. For the realization of the devices the candidate will make use of the Nanofacility of the Kavli Instititute of Nanoscience. In the project we collaborate with other scientific institutes and companies. For information and applications (including a recent curriculum vitae) contact Dr. J. Caro, Kavli Institute of Nanoscience, Delft University of Technology, Lorentzweg 1, 2628 CJ Delft; phone: 31-15-2786128; j.caro@tudelft.nl. This is a 4 year PhD-position at the Delft University of Technology.