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Neodymium doped fiber lasers for high-power blue/DUV emission – NEODUV
The NeoDUV project aims to develop novel multi-watt-level blue/UV laser sources based on Nd-doped fiber with optimized non-linear conversion stages. High-power, compact and robust pure blue and deep-UV (DUV) laser sources are of great interest for multiple applications. Blue laser sources are requi
COmpact Antenna SysteM for 5G HomE GaTeway – COMET-5G
While it is not initially included within the three 5G key use cases identified in the reference document of UIT-R published in 2015, broadband Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is seen by many 5G actors as the first phase of commercial 5G services, to support emerging applications (4K video streaming, Vi
IntEgrated verticAl Modulator onto VCSEL for ultra high speed optical interconnects – EAM-VCSEL
Therefore, the main objective is to demonstrate single-channel data rates in the 100 Gb/s range at 850 nm under operating conditions and environmental requirements as set by relevant applications. Our technological approach consists in the monolithic vertical integration of an electro-absorptive mod
AnharmoniC and exChangE interactions in Phonon specTra – ACCEPT
The goal of this project is to go beyond the state of the art in the calculation of non-perturbative anharmonic spectra and of the electron-phonon couplings by combining the stochastic self-consistent harmonic approximation (SSCHA) with advanced approximations for the exchange correlation potential
Ferroelectrics at the nanoscale on silicon – FEAT
A key functionality of ferroelectrics is the ability to switch their polarization between two stable orientations by application and reversal of an electrical field. As the size shrinks, polarization might become unstable, non-switchable or extremely low due to the absence or to the asymmetry in scr
Adjusting Dzyaloshinskii-Moryia Interaction with Electric Fields – ADMIS
A very exciting field of research has recently been devoted to magnetic skyrmions as they are potential candidates to overcome the power consumption problems of the conventional microelectronic Von Neuman architectures where memory and logic functions are physically separated. Thanks to their small
Surface structuration for high mobility Silicon Carbide MOSFETs – riseMOS
Sustainable energy production and efficient energy conversion are major concerns of our society. Silicon carbide (SiC) metal-oxide semiconductor transistors (MOSFETs) have thus taken on strategic importance in decentralized electrical distribution grids or electrical system controls. They increase s
Topological spin-orbitronic – TOPTRONIC
Conversions between spin and charge currents by Spin-Orbit effects begin to be used in spintronic devices such as Spin-Orbit Magnetic Memories (SOT-MRAMs) harnessing the Spin Hall Effect of heavy metals such as Pt. I want to explore new paradigms in this field using spin-charge current conversion by
SPATIal divisiOn mutliplexing for TERAbit/s terahertz communications – SPATIOTERA
Delivering fast data connections to mobile users is one of the biggest challenges of XXIst century. Even if wireless data networks are facing a huge pressure on the volume of data to be delivered to the citizens, we are still far from the speed required for a fully connected society. This urgent nee
2D heteroepitaxial BN/ epigraphene /SiC films for electronics – BONNEG
The goal of this project is to validate the working principle of tunnel field effect transistors built from 2-dimensional heteroepitaxial boron nitride/ epigraphene /SiC films, with a viable large scale integration scheme. The first step is to produce ultrathin homogeneous BN films by deposition o
Optical Parametric Oscillator Integrated on III-Nitrides Platform – OPOINt
To achive an optically pumped optical parametric oscilaltor with III-N waveguides and microrings resonators Under progress To be discussed at the end of the project Under progress Optical Parametric Oscillators, OPO’s, are mainly used as coherent sources, at wavelengths where no laser exists. They a
HIgh-index dielectric nanostructures for controlled LIGHT emission and propagation (HiLight) – HiLight
A current challenge in the information and communication society is to provide new high-speed, low-consumption photonic devices integrated on chip. In that context, silicon photonics has proved to be very efficient as the optical components (waveguides, couplers, modulators…) can be implemented with
Active mid-wave infrared Frequency Combs with Interband Cascade Lasers – ACTIVE-COMB
Frequency combs (FCs) are coherent light sources that emit a broad spectrum consisting of discrete, perfectly spaced modes, each having an absolute frequency measurable within the accuracy of an atomic clock. After 20 years of development in the near-infrared and visible domains, FCs have revolution
Synchrotron-like THz emitters based on corrugated 2D materials – STEM2D
TeraHertz (THz) radiation is of importance for both fundamental science and for technology with promising applications in astronomy, chemistry, bio-security and communications. However, the THz frequency range (especially from 1 to 10 THz) remains one of the least technologically developed spectra
COlloidal nanocrystal Plasmonic detector: a new paradigm for INfrared optoelectronics – COPIN
Colloidal nanocrystals are attracting an increasing interest since their recent introduction as light emitters for the last generation of displays. Their role in optoelectronics is expected to further develop, as several companies are diversifying the use of these nanoparticles for applications in o
SWItches based on Transition metal dichalcogenites for RF applications – SWIT
The RF switch is a key element of the Front End Module where it is used to modify the path of the received signal. The deployment of 5G networks and beyond call for new technological solutions enabling faster RF switches. Switches based on two-dimensional materials seems well adapted for resistive s
Spin Injection/detection at Zero Magnetic field in spinOptronics devices based on 2D semiconductors – SIZMO2D
SIZMO2D will focus on the fabrication and study of spin-optronic devices (Spin Light Emitting Diodes (SpinLEDs) and spin-photodiodes) presenting the ability to convert spin currents into circularly polarized photons and vice-versa. These hybrid systems will use 2D semiconductors based on Transition
mid-ir quantum cascade Laser Integrated on Ge-based pHoTonics circuits – LIGHTUP
Silicon photonics is expected to have a major impact for the development of mid-infrared photonics by leveraging the reliable and high-volume fabrication technologies already developed for microelectronic integrated circuits. A key point for the development of real applications for mid-IR photonics
Slow Contactless Electronics based on liquid MEMS – zerOuate
. . . . We propose a near zero-power digital circuit topology by combining gradual transitions and electrostatic interactions between logic states by introducing new device type. As transistors are not adequate candidates for this new logic paradigm, we introduce an electrostatic-controlled MEMS dev
Random PhoXonic Surface – RANDOM
discover new photonic and phononic physical behaviors in relation with a random distribution controlled by mathematical rules (order/disorder transition, hyperuniformity, percolation paths, Anderson type localization), (ii) to co-localize photons and phonons on randomly distributed sites and to enha
Advanced Nano-Engineering to Transport Heat in Ultra-thin Mmembranes – ANETHUM
The study of thermal transport is a major challenge with many fundamental and technological implications. In this context, the rise of low dimension materials opens up a new scale which deeply changes our understanding. The well-established models for conventional bulk crystals fail for one-atom-thi
Analog Computation with Photonic Spiking Nodes – Anaconda
Artificial neural networks, which are at the heart of recent progress in analog computation and machine learning, are becoming increasingly important for our future data-driven societies. However, these successes rely on the computation power of standard computer architectures, which significantly s
Non Volatile MRAM-based Asynchronous PROCessor – NV-APROC
The domain of integrated circuits and systems has been strongly driven by the advent of the Internet of Things and will continue to grow in the coming years. Constraints are strong, especially in terms of power consumption and autonomy, not only during computing phases, but also during standby or sl
Spin injection and detection in all-oxide nanostructures – SPINOXIDE
Spin-based technology is viewed as a promising field on the “beyond-CMOS” roadmap as it offers a possible solution to reduce the heat of IT devices as their dimensions shrink. Exploiting the spin instead of, or in addition to, the charge degree of freedom, could lead towards new multifunctional devi
Test and Reliability of Emerging Memory-based Spiking Neural Networks – EMINENT
The EMINENT project is concerned with the following research areas: (i) emerging memory technologies (memristors and spintronic devices) used in a non-Von Neumann context, (ii) hardware implementations of bio-inspired neural networks (Spiking Neural Networks), (iii) hardware dependability (robustnes
StrOng Light-matter coupling for quantum cascade Infrared Detectors – SOLID
Efficient infrared detectors in the mid-IR spectral range (3um
noise Assisted nonlinear Dynamics in Optomechanical Resonators – ADOR
These simple or coupled nano-opto-electro-mechanical resonators can be used as a basic system to pursue three main goals: stochastic amplification, noise-enhanced synchronization between coupled or uncoupled resonators, and chaos. Synchronization in chaos and demonstration of vibrational resonance i
Analogic Time Reversal mirror based on an Atomic Processor – ATRAP
Wave propagation through complex media leads to signal dispersion, wavefront deformation, interference and attenuation, resulting in poor temporal and spatial focusing. More specifically, the multipath propagation distorts and lengthens the signal. In reverberating media, the distortion is so strong
Electrical control of coupled acoustic/spin waves modes frequencies – ElecAcouSpin
The general purpose of the ElecAcouSpin project is to study the electrically controlled properties of magphonic crystals. These artificial crystals are arrays of necessarily magnetic nanostructures characterized by a spatial periodicity conferring on them particular acoustic and magnetic properties.