Photonic Band Gap Devices for Commercial Applications

The overall objective of this STTR program is to define and develop a unified manufacturing process for Photonic Band Gap PBG devices that combines design, simulation, fabrication, and test. By investigating devices that serve the needs of current Air Force research programs, EM Photonics and the University of Delaware can achieve their technology transfer objectives and at the same time provide the most meaningful results to the Air Force. To achieve these goals we took a three tiered approach 1 establish close working relationships with two AFRL research teams one located at Hanscom, AFB, POC Dr. Richard Soref and the other at Wright Patterson, AFB, POCs Drs. Anthony Crespo and Thomas Nelson 2 identify and demonstrate the feasibility of suitable nano-photonic devices for rapid commercialization and 3 explore further reaching and novel devices and fabrication processes for next generation photonic band gap technologies. Within the context of our Phase I effort we have succeeded in each of these areas and, as a result, are very anxious to begin a Phase II effort to continue our strong collaboration with the ARL researchers and the commercialization of nano-photonic devices.