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RAP opportunity at Air Force Research Laboratory     AFRL

Intracavity Laser Dynamics and Diverse Waveform Generation

Location

Sensors Directorate, RY/Sensors Division

opportunity location
13.35.01.B7368 Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 454337542

Advisers

name email phone
Nicholas G Usechak nicholas.usechak@us.af.mil 937.713.8851

Description

This research primarily focuses on manipulating light within laser cavities in order to generate diverse waveforms outside of the laser. We are also interested in using nonlinear wave mixing to synthesize diverse waveforms. Work is currently being conducted experimentally using multi-section quantum-dot lasers, computationally by solving systems of partial differential equations based on traveling-wave models, and analytically through the use of delay differential equations. Opportunities exist to contribute to one or more of the different areas (theory, experiment, simulations), depending on background and interest level.

 

key words
Quantum dot lasers; Mode locking; Laser dynamics; Laser theory; Semiconductor lasers; Optical waveform generation; High frequency test and measurement; Nonlinear optics; Integrated photonic development;

Eligibility

Citizenship:  Open to U.S. citizens
Level:  Open to Postdoctoral and Senior applicants

Stipend

Base Stipend Travel Allotment Supplementation
$80,000.00 $5,000.00

$3,000 Supplement for Doctorates in Engineering & Computer Science

Experience Supplement:
Postdoctoral and Senior Associates will receive an appropriately higher stipend based on the number of years of experience past their PhD.

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