| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/H62657/01 |
| Title: |
SOL-GEL DERIVED NONLINEAR OPTICAL BULK MATERIALS AND WAVEGUIDES |
| Principal Investigator: |
Seddon, Professor AB |
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Materials Science and Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Sheffield |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 March 1993 |
Ends: |
30 June 1995 |
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81,990
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The proposed programme is the systematic exploration of reaction conditions, drying schedules and doping methods (eg solution; impregnation) so that novel sol-gel materials suitable for the manufacture of nonlinear optical devices can be produced. Undoped/doped: alkyl, polymerisable group substituted, and UV-curable ormosils; dried xerogels and partially densified silica will be synthesised. Comparisons will be made on the basis of optical properties, microstructure and material stability. We shall study a range of organic dye and rare earth dopants and also investigate tailoring of the host's refractive index. Central to the project is a postdoctoral assistant with experience in chemical processing for whom funds are requested. To sustain very clean conditions during material fabrication, funds are requested to upgrade to a clean chemical station. The linear and non-linear optical performance of prepared bulk materials and thin film waveguides will be assessed both inhouse and in collaboration with groups at Durham, Manchester and Heriot-Watt Universities. Funds are requested for working visits and to establish an inhouse facility for the critical, optical assessment of thin film, planar waveguides.
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