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Research: Displays and Optics

Nanoscale Optoelectronics at Penn State

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Optoelectronics research at Penn State examines the physical properties of light as they relate to the optimization of conventional electronic materials and systems, as well as to the discovery and invention of novel materials for use in future electronics technologies.

Penn State's long tradition of materials analysis, chemical synthesis and electrical engineering, combined with its commitment to cross-disciplinary collaboration, makes it an ideal institution for exploration and education in this promising new branch of science.

Because the optoelectronic characteristics of many materials are dictated by their nanoscale features, the ability to observe and manipulate materials at the nanometer scale is essential to advancing the field. Penn State's facilities and expertise in advanced microscopy, computational analysis, chemical synthesis, and molecular assembly have enabled the evaluation and understanding of the optical and electronic properties that effect materials used in optoelectronic systems and devices.

Research in optoelectronics at Penn State ranges across the sciences, from medical diagnostics to information technology to power generation and molecular electronics. Topics under investigation include: the optoelectronic phenomena of single crystals and molecules; the reflective, refractive, absorptive and emissive behavior of the surfaces and interfaces of both inorganic and organic molecular systems; and the quantum and spintronic behavior of atoms and electrons.

Scientific breakthroughs in optoelectronics at Penn State include: novel materials that exhibit refractive properties opposite those predicted by established theories of optics; the creation of "near-perfect" lenses for the ultra-precise transmission of optical information; and a breakthrough method for growing semiconductor material inside an optical fiber.

The Penn State Electro-Optics Center in Freeport, PA conducts a wide range of research on optoelectronic materials and systems, including fiber optics, lasers, and sensors. Over 100 faculty and staff in the E-O Center conduct research for national defense, provide expertise to industry, and engage in educational outreach for workforce development.

This web page is designed to give you access to the full array of nanoscale optoelectronic resources at Penn State University.
www.electro-optics.org

Penn State faculty share in joint research projects in optics at the Center for Optical Technologies (COT) at Lehigh University.

Faculty: Displays and Optics

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