PhD Student Position in Fiberoptic Paramtric Amplifiers

Reference number 2010/52
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Application deadline 2010-05-01
The Photonics Laboratory at the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC2), with about 25 members, conducts application oriented research in the areas of optoelectronics and fibre optics, directed primarily towards the development of new material, device and system technologies for optical communication, measurements and sensing.
We have been working on fiber optic parametric amplifiers (FOPA) and their applications since the late 1990s and were the first group in the world to demonstrate net gain in continuous operation in the year 2000. FOPAs are unique in many ways when comparing with other types of amplifiers as they react almost instantaneously; can reach 0-dB noise figure; and generate a phase-conjugated idler wave at a new frequency suitable for performing a variety of functions. The key components of an FOPA are the high power, single wavelength laser that serves as an optical pump, and a specifically tailored highly nonlinear, low dispersion optical fiber. FOPAs have a variety of applications such as: all-optical ultrafast sampling, time-division demultiplexing, pulse generation, wavelength & format conversion, signal regeneration, and tunable filters.
We wish to further expand our successful work in the areas of FOPAs. There are several interesting areas to investigate and which are also very relevant for several applications. These include the regeneration of phase-modulated optical signals using a phase-sensitive FOPAs and all-optical sampling techniques to measure not only the intensity of the light but also the optical phase to form so-called constellation diagrams. The research conducted here is a mix of experimental and numerical work. We collaborate with other groups in the world (e.g. in Tokyo and in San Diego) and extended stays there is a possibility.

Job description
We seek a PhD student with a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics (or an equivalent degree), preferably with good knowledge in digital communication, electromagnetic, and optoelectronics. Experience in the areas of simulations, high frequency electronics, and general experimental measurement techniques are merits.
Required qualifications
MSc or equivalent degree
Application procedure




The application shall be written in English and include the following items:
  1. An application of a maximum of one A4 page containing your specific qualifications for the position
  2. Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents
  3. Curriculum Vitae
  4. Letters of recommendation and name of reference persons (optional)
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Chalmers University of Technology
SE-412 96 Göteborg
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Further information
Professor Peter Andrekson
phone: +46-31-772 1606
e-mail: peter.andrekson@chalmers.se
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  • ST: Marie Wenander
  • SEKO: Johan Persson
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