Nanowire quantum well infrared photodetectors. This project aims to demonstrate semiconductor nanowire based quantum well infrared (IR) photodetectors for applications in chemical analysis, remote sensing, thermal imaging, environmental monitoring, space ranging and communications. By utilising one-dimensional nanowire detector architecture, the project expects that improved sensitivity, functionality and reduced cost can be achieved surpassing the performance of current IR technologies. This pr ....Nanowire quantum well infrared photodetectors. This project aims to demonstrate semiconductor nanowire based quantum well infrared (IR) photodetectors for applications in chemical analysis, remote sensing, thermal imaging, environmental monitoring, space ranging and communications. By utilising one-dimensional nanowire detector architecture, the project expects that improved sensitivity, functionality and reduced cost can be achieved surpassing the performance of current IR technologies. This project will pave the way for a new research and development platform for next generation large scale, low cost, high performance IR systems with commercialisation opportunities accessible to both high-end defence sectors and broader civilian industries.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE190100413
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$384,000.00
Summary
Hybrid nanowire-nanoantenna infrared photodetectors. This project aims to demonstrate room temperature hybrid nanowire-nanoantenna infrared photodetectors by integrating plasmonic nanoantennas on semiconductor nanowire arrays. It is expected that such novel device architectures will not only bring enhanced performance in responsivity, detectivity, and photoresponse bandwidth, but also additional functionalities such as selective wavelength and tunable polarisation, which may significantly outper ....Hybrid nanowire-nanoantenna infrared photodetectors. This project aims to demonstrate room temperature hybrid nanowire-nanoantenna infrared photodetectors by integrating plasmonic nanoantennas on semiconductor nanowire arrays. It is expected that such novel device architectures will not only bring enhanced performance in responsivity, detectivity, and photoresponse bandwidth, but also additional functionalities such as selective wavelength and tunable polarisation, which may significantly outperform current infrared technology. The outcomes will provide a new device platform for next-generation, large-scale, reduced-cost, high-performance imaging systems in self-driving navigation, object identification, spectroscopy, and other high-end defence and civilian applications.Read moreRead less
Nanowire infrared avalanche photodetectors towards single photon detection. This project aims to demonstrate semiconductor nanowire based infrared avalanche photodetectors (APDs) with ultra-high sensitivity towards single photon detection. By employing the advantages of their unique one-dimensional nanoscale geometry, the nanowire APDs can be engineered to different device architectures to achieve performance superior to their conventional counterparts. It is expected that this project will mak ....Nanowire infrared avalanche photodetectors towards single photon detection. This project aims to demonstrate semiconductor nanowire based infrared avalanche photodetectors (APDs) with ultra-high sensitivity towards single photon detection. By employing the advantages of their unique one-dimensional nanoscale geometry, the nanowire APDs can be engineered to different device architectures to achieve performance superior to their conventional counterparts. It is expected that this project will make significant contributions to the development of next generation high performance, fast speed, small size and low cost infrared photodetector technology platform enabling numerous emerging fields in modern transportation, communication, quantum computation and information processing to revolutionise our life and society.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE110100159
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$360,000.00
Summary
National facility for biased target deposition of alloyed nanolayers. This facility will enhance Australia's strengths and capabilities in fabricating structures, with applications in multiple research fields including opto-magneto-electronics, next generation lithium ion batteries and energy nanogenerators. It will enhance Australia's research profile as a leader in nanotechnology.