Objective
Photonic crystals and photonic band gaps (PBG) represent a new class of optical devices for guiding and processing light. Conventional optic relies on effects like reflection (mirrors, Bragg reflection), refraction (lenses, prisms) or diffraction (gratings). In PBG devices the interaction of light is based on "optical bandgaps" in crystals, suppressing certain wavelengths to propagate in pre-determined directions. With the implementation of photonic band gaps in optical systems, new applications for processing light are feasible, existing optical functions can be build up with much smaller dimensions (< 1 mm³), and higher integration density can be achieved. In this project, a material and process technology will be developed which allows the fast and flexible production of real 3-dimensional photonic crystals.
Only as 3-dimensional systems, PBGs can exploit their full theoretical capabilities. The manufacturing approach will be achieved by the combination of research activities on (i) polymer based nano-scale colloids, (ii) holographic structured polymers, (iii) laser based defect inscribing into the material with nm-resolution, (iv) infiltration and inversion techniques to realise photonic crystals, and the (v) full characterisation and performance evaluation of the manufactured components. In parallel, (vi) simulation and design tools for of PBGs will be improved and adapted to the manufacturing technology for a fast realisation of the devices and better understanding of influencing factors in the manufacturing process. First test devices will include basic optical functions like wave guides, splitters, filters for telecom applications. On the long term, this technology will contribute to optical integrated circuits and self routing in meshed communication networks.
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- engineering and technology materials engineering amorphous solids organic amorphous solids
- engineering and technology electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering electronic engineering sensors
- engineering and technology nanotechnology nano-materials
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FP6-2004-IST-NMP-2
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Coordinator
HANNOVER
Germany
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