In particular, developing the technology to produce highly efficient single-crystal films of this piezoelectric material, better than any presently in use in the actuator and transducer application market. Dr. Moon has been developing a new nano-displacement sensor to measure the dynamic response of the actuator. Those types of sensors are not available on the market currently. This program involves the development and utilization of novel microfabrication techniques for integrated photonic and micromechanical device prototyping. Magnetic photonic crystals for the prototyping of highly efficient Faraday rotation isolators are presently being investigated during rf magnetron sputtering.
Laser spectroscopy is used to probe chemical reaction in plasma and at the surface of materials.
System characterization and performance prediction. Optical metrology and characterization of surface scatter properties. The proposed PhD in Engineering Physics has been approved by the faculty in the Department of Physics, by the Chairs of the College of Engineering, and by the Deans of the College of Engineering and the College of Sciences and Arts. Such requirements include residency, continuous enrollment, time limits, and credit hours. By the end of the second term in residency each student selects a research advisor who will serve to guide and direct the student's subsequent course of study and research, and to chair the student's Advisory Committee.