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EPSRC Reference:	GR/S11565/01
Title:	Laser processing of dielectric materials for photonics and electronics packaging
Principal Investigator:	Hall, Professor D
Other Investigators:	Baker, Professor HJ
Researcher Co-Investigators:
Project Partners:	Agilent Technologies Ltd Bookham Technology Plc Terahertz Photonics Ltd
Department:	Physics
Organisation:	Heriot-Watt University
Scheme:	Faraday (PreFEC)
Starts:	01 May 2003	Ends:	31 July 2006	Value (£):	193,903
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:	Electronic Devices & Subsys. Materials Processing Optical Devices & Subsystems
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:	Electronics
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The proposed collaborative research (Heriot Watt U/Leeds U/industry) addresses the need for new fabrication technologies for the packaging of advanced photonics components and high-speed electronics on a common substrate. Such systems are required for the many applications of future photonics-based technologies, such as wideband telecommunications, etc. We propose to investigate the use of low temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC), since the glass-ceramic nature of fired LTTC material is highly compatible with both high-speed electronics and photonics. This proposal is directed at research on new techniques to provide this photonics functionality, centred on the use of laser-based machining, LTTC-to-glass transformation and diffusion processes. The objective is to investigate the use of lasers and glass/ceramic technology to generate novel features and structures in LTCC and related materials, with a view to the future development of new manufacturing techniques for photonic and electronic subsystems. The programme will study: basic laser interaction processes for LTCC materials, particularly ablation, surface and sub-surface melting, glass transformation, dopant in-diffusion and cladding; investigate laser machining of LTTC materials; develop techniques to create on-board optical waveguides; develop methods for fixture of external fibres; study laser fabrication of microlenses and other optical structures for on-board optical links.
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