The Photonics Research Lab, lead by Thomas E. Murphy at the University of Maryland, conducts research related to integrated optics, nanophotonic devices, nonlinear dynamics, terahertz photonics, nonlinear optics, ultrafast optics, microwave photonics, and optical communication systems. Our central goal is to explore new devices and techniques that improve the speed, sensitivity, resolution, and efficiency of optical communication and sensor systems.
- Postdoctoral Opportunities (Integrated Photonics)We are currently seeking multiple talented and motivated postdoctoral candidates to join our group at the University of Maryland. Our laboratory offers state-of-the-art research facilities, including access to nanofabrication facilities at LPS and through the Maryland Nanocenter, optical waveguide measurement, and high-speed photonic characterization tools. The successful applicant will participate in existing projects and contribute… Read more: Postdoctoral Opportunities (Integrated Photonics)
- Postdoctoral Opportunity (Quantum Networks)This is a position funded by DARPA in support of the Quantum Augmented Network (QuANET) program, which is seeking to develop quantum-augmented network interface cards (NICs) that support coexisting quantum signals to perform specific security functions. The selected postdoctoral researcher will work at the Laboratory for Telecommunication Sciences (LTS), which is involved as both integration… Read more: Postdoctoral Opportunity (Quantum Networks)
- Research on Aluminum Nitride Electrooptic Sensing featured in Optica
As described in May in Optica 11, 714-723 (2024), by using a combined microwave resonance and optical resonance, we demonstrated a passive metal-free electrooptic microwave detector that circumvents the need for conducting antennas, electrodes or electrical amplification. The device uses optical resonators made of deposited aluminum nitride thin films, one of very few CMOS-compatible electrooptic… Read more: Research on Aluminum Nitride Electrooptic Sensing featured in Optica - Congratulations to Dr. Evan Dowling!
Evan receives his Ph.D. at the CMNS Graduate Commencement Hooding Ceremony on May 20