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Optics & Photonics

Optics & Photonics

Atomic-Scale Control for Optical & Photonic Systems 

Scientists and engineers working at the boundaries of light manipulation face a fundamental challenge: bridging the gap between theoretical potential and physical implementation.

By enabling direct atomic-layer processing of optical materials, new approaches to device architecture become possible. 

Beyond the Boundaries
of Traditional Processing

Shape Optical
Properties
 

  • Engineer distributed Bragg reflectors with precise Q factors
  • Create optical filters with sub-20nm spectral resolution
  • Achieve transmission efficiencies approaching theoretical limits
  • Test multiple spectral profiles simultaneously

Advance Photonic
Integration

  • Pattern materials on non-planar surfaces
  • Maintain uniform coverage in high-aspect structures up to 60µm
  • Combine multiple optical materials in single process steps
  • Validate designs rapidly through direct fabrication

Process Parameters 

  • Vertical resolution: 0.3 nm steps
  • Current lateral precision: 400 µm
  • Processing temperature: RT to 300°C
  • Variable speed: 0.1-100 mm/s

Material Systems 

  • TiO₂:

High-index optical components

  • MgF₂:

Anti-reflective and UV applications 

  • Pt:

Reflective surfaces

  • V₂O₅:

Active optical elements

  • CuO:

Photovoltaic structures 

Platform Compatibility

  • Silicon
  • SiC
  • GaN wafers
  • Polymer substrates
  • Glass variants:

Fused silica, Borosilicates

Research Outcomes 

Validated hyperspectral imaging filters with

Full-spectrum transmission characterization
Direct CMOS sensor integration
Quantified optical performance metrics 

Demonstrated multi-layer Bragg structures with controlled interfaces

Explore Applications 

Our team has validated multiple optical and photonic implementations: 

  • Hyperspectral and multispectral imaging filters 
  • High-Q distributed Bragg reflectors 
  • Anti-reflective coatings 
  • Thermochromic windows 
  • Photovoltaic structures 
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Nik Thorsen

Nik Thorsen

Business Development Manager