The MIT Si-Laser MURI Program

An optical amplifier on a silicon platform includes a first doped device layer and a second doped device layer. A gain medium is positioned between the first and second doped device layers. The gain medium comprises extrinsic gain materials so as to substantially confine in the gain medium a light signal and allow the optical amplifier to be electrically or optically pumped.

Researchers

Mark Brongersma / Philippe Fauchet / Thomas Koch / Dennis Prather / Carlos Barrios / Lionel Kimerling / Jurgen Michel / Harry Atwater / Michal Lipson / Luca Dal Negro

Departments: Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Research Laboratory
Technology Areas: Electronics & Photonics: Photonics, Semiconductors / Energy & Distribution: Nuclear & Fusion
Impact Areas: Advanced Materials

  • electrically pumped extrinsic semiconductor optical amplifier with slot waveguide
    United States of America | Granted | 8,619,358

License this technology

Interested in this technology? Connect with our experienced licensing team to initiate the process.

Sign up for technology updates

Sign up now to receive the latest updates on cutting-edge technologies and innovations.

More Technologies