Data and Time |
January 30, 2009, 3:15-4:15 PM |
Location |
Bahen Center for Information Technology (BA), Room 1180 |
Host |
Alex Wong |
Nonlinear Optics and Monolithic Integration in Bragg Reflection Waveguides
Bhavin Bijlani
The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (Photonics)
Abstract:
Bragg Reflection Waveguides are a class of waveguide very similar to
Photonic Bandgap Waveguides and offer many advantages compared to
traditional dielectric waveguides. Here, I will discuss our research
into utilizing these waveguides for monolithic integration of active,
passive and nonlinear optical devices. Specifically, novel dispersion engineering, parametric nonlinear conversion and laser diodes have
been studied. The results, challenges and future prospects will be
discussed.
Biography:
Bhavin Bijlani completed his Bachelors at the University of Toronto in
Engineering Science, Nanoengineering stream. For his undergraduate
thesis, he studied the effects of microplasmas on electrodes for
sensing purposes under Prof. Harry Ruda of Electrical Engineering.
From there he continued into Masters in the Photonics group of
Electrical Engineering under Prof. Amr Helmy. After initially working
on characterization of Quantum Dot Laser Diodes, he upgraded into the
Doctoral program and is now working on monolithic integration of
semiconductor laser diodes and nonlinear devices.
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