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Microwave to optics conversion

ORAU · Pasadena, CA · 3 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

About the role

The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities in high-efficiency conversion of microwave signals to the optical domain. This program focuses on creating a prototype of a photonic receiver for ultra-compact W-band (94 GHz) radar designed for atmospheric studies.

Description

We seek applicants with a background in nonlinear microwave photonics who can demonstrate interest, competence, and original research ideas in developing and applying this technology.

References

  • W-band Photonic Receiver for Compact Cloud Radars, D. Strekalov, N. Majurec, A. Matsko, V. Ilchenko, S. Tanelli, and R. Ahmed, to appear in Sensors (2022).

  • Sensitivity limits of mm-wave photonic radiometers based on efficient electro-optic up-converters, G. Santamaria-Botello, F. Sedlmeir, A.R. Rueda, K.A. Abdalmalak, E.R. Brown, G. Leuchs, S. Preu, D. Segovia-Vargas, D.V. Strekalov, L.E.G. Muñoz, H.G.L. Schwefel, Optica 5, 1210-1219 (2018).

  • Efficient microwave to optical photon conversion: an electro-optical realization, A. Rueda, F. Sedlmeir, M. C. Collodo, U. Vogl, B. Stiller, G. Schunk, D. V. Strekalov, Ch. Marquardt, J. M. Fink, O. Painter, G. Leuchs, and H. G. L. Schwefel, Optica 3, 597-604 (2016).

  • Microwave whispering gallery resonator for efficient optical up-conversion, D. V. Strekalov, H. G. L. Schwefel, A. A. Savchenkov, A. B. Matsko, L. J. Wang, and N. Yu, Phys. Rev. A., 80, 033810 (2009).

  • Efficient upconversion of sub-THz radiation in a high-Q whispering gallery resonator, D. V. Strekalov, A. A. Savchenkov, A. B. Matsko and N. Yu, Opt. Lett. 34, 713-715 (2009).

  • Towards counting microwave photons at room temperature, D. V. Strekalov, A. A. Savchenkov, A. B. Matsko and N. Yu, Laser Phys. Lett., 6, 129 (2009).

  • Sensitivity of THz photonic receivers, A. B. Matsko, D. V. Strekalov and N. Yu, Phys. Rev. A, 77, 043812 (2008).

Location

Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Pasadena, California

Field of Science

Technology Development

Advisors

Dmitry V. Strekalov
Dmitry.V.Strekalov@jpl.nasa.gov
818-393-4791

Eligibility

Eligibility is currently open to:

  • U.S. Citizens;
  • U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR);
  • Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status; and,
  • Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with 1) a valid EAD card and 2) I-485 or I-589 forms in pending status

Questions

Please email npp@orau.org for questions about this opportunity.

Application Instructions

A complete application to the NASA Postdoctoral Program includes:

  • Research proposal

  • Three letters of recommendation

  • Official doctoral transcript documents

Contact Information

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