CAREER:Three Dimensional Nano-Optical Elements \(3DNOES\): An integrated approach to research and education

我们介绍了一种革命性的微光学器件，它结合了光子晶体的体特性和微光学和衍射光学的波动光学特性，称为3D纳米光学元件（3DNOES）;从而将透镜的光学功能与光子学和显示应用所需的滤光片的光谱特性相结合。拟议的研究旨在创建实现3DNOE技术。为了实现这一目标，PI，研究生和本科生将建立先进的设计方法为3DNOES;创造新的制造方法的基础上，利用传统和全息光刻的添加剂光刻工艺，开发先进的蚀刻方法制造高对比度PC元件，并展示3DNOES的混合集成。所有这些发展将大大改变从传统光学到定制色散特性制造的光学的范式，从而对微光学产生重大影响。例子包括生物学启发的光学，基于ihsuper-prismln概念的新型光学元件，用于显示应用的超发光二极管，以及波长多路复用器件。该计划对整个光子学行业产生了广泛的影响，因为它有助于跨越我们各级学生的培训与光子学行业未来需求之间存在的鸿沟。这是通过一个综合计划，涉及本科生和研究生的核心研究和开发的设计和制造基于3DNOES的晶圆微光学解决。提出了一个创新的高中计划，向学生介绍基于IC的微光学制造，并通过高中标志比赛向教育工作者展示这些先进的光子学集成概念。此外，将与莫尔豪斯学院建立一个实习计划，以接触那些在今天的科学代表性不足，并为他们提供培训，为下一个世纪的光学工程师和科学家。为了进一步解决劳动力培训问题，将开发一个微型制造课程，并将其纳入BSEET计划。本课程的简要版本将提供给高中教师和REU学生，以介绍微米和纳米制造。实际的ichands-onla培训和演示将是培训的重点，希望它将激励新一代的光学工程师和科学家。

We introduce a revolutionary micro-optical device combining the bulk properties of Photonic Crystals with the wave-optics features of Micro and Diffractive Optics, called 3D Nano-Optical Elements (3DNOES); thereby combining the optical functions of lenses with the spectral properties of filters required for photonics and display applications.The proposed research is aimed at the creation of the infrastructure necessary to realize the unlimited potential of 3DNOE technology. In order to achieve this, the PI, graduate students, and undergraduates will establish advanced design methodologies for the 3DNOES; create novel fabrication methods based on an additive lithography process utilizing both conventional and holographic lithography, develop advanced etching methods for fabricating high contrast PC elements, and demonstrate the hybrid integration of 3DNOES. All of these developments will substantially impact the micro-optics by drastically changing the paradigm from conventional optics to optics fabricated with customized dispersion properties. Examples include biologically inspired optics, novel optical elements based on the ihsuper-prismln concept, super-luminescent diodes for display applications, and wavelength multiplexing devices. This program has a broad impact on the photonics industry as a whole, since it serves to cross the chasm, which exists between the training of our students at all levels and the future needs of the photonics industry. This is addressed through an integrated plan involving undergraduate and graduate students for core research and development in the design and fabrication of wafer based micro-optics based on 3DNOES. An innovative high school program is proposed to introduce the students to IC based fabrication of micro-optics and expose educators to these advanced concepts of photonics integration with a high school logo competition. Additionally, an internship program with Morehouse College will be established to reach out to those underrepresented in the sciences today and provide them with training for the next century as optical engineers and scientists. In order to further address the workforce training issue, a micro-fabrication course will be developed and integrated into the BSEET program. A brief version of this course will be given to high school teachers and REU students for an introduction to micro and nano-fabrication. Actual ichands-onla training and demonstrations will be focus of the training, with the hopes that it will inspire a new generation of optical engineers and scientists.