Heterostructures based on chalcogenides for nonlinear optics and optical sensors
Provider: Grantová agentura ČR
Programme: Standardní projekty
Implementation period: 01.01.16 - 31.12.18
Workplace:
Fakulta chemicko-technologická - KPF/věda z MŠMT
Investigator: Nazabal Virginie
Description:
The main target of the project is to employ advanced thin film preparation techniques (pulsed laser deposition, magnetron sputtering) for the fabrication of high-quality heterostructures based on chalcogenide materials. The final goal will be to fabricate and characterize heterostructures for environmental or medical detection and nonlinear optical devices. The fabrication of thin amorphous chalcogenide films and their detailed characterization will be investigated in the frame of the project. The study of heterostructures will be performed considering the compatibility of silicon, dielectric materials as SiO2, Al2O3 and gold with chalcogenides and the optimization of interfaces between the different layers. The results of the project will contribute to deepen the fundamental knowledge about the thin film fabrication processes and their use in the field of photonics. It is expected that obtained results will clearly demonstrate the ability of fabricated chalcogenide-based heterostructures for use in nonlinear optical devices and optical sensors.
The main target of the project is to employ advanced thin film preparation techniques (pulsed laser deposition, magnetron sputtering) for the fabrication of high-quality heterostructures based on chalcogenide materials. The final goal will be to fabricate and characterize heterostructures for environmental or medical detection and nonlinear optical devices. The fabrication of thin amorphous chalcogenide films and their detailed characterization will be investigated in the frame of the project. The study of heterostructures will be performed considering the compatibility of silicon, dielectric materials as SiO2, Al2O3 and gold with chalcogenides and the optimization of interfaces between the different layers. The results of the project will contribute to deepen the fundamental knowledge about the thin film fabrication processes and their use in the field of photonics. It is expected that obtained results will clearly demonstrate the ability of fabricated chalcogenide-based heterostructures for use in nonlinear optical devices and optical sensors.
