Research Labs

Laser Laboratory

Contact: Joel Falk

The Laser Laboratory supports research in nonlinear optics, materials, and devices. High-power argon lasers are used for nonlinear optics and for light scattering measurements.

A Nd:YAG laser (including second and third harmonic generators) is used for studies of optical processes in semiconductors. A tunable Ti:Sapphire laser is available for investigations of linear and nonlinear optical properties of GaAs-based semiconductors.

Carbon dioxide lasers are used to probe transitions in bandgap engineered semiconductor devices, with applications to the thermal imaging wavelength range. A vast array of precision optics (mirrors, lenses, filters, and cryosat windows) and a large collection of optical hardware (mounts and translators) is also available.

Computer Engineering Labs

• Electronic Design Automation Laboratory
• John A. Swanson Embedded Systems
• Optical Computing Systems
• Pittsburgh Integrated Circuits Analysis
• Radio-Frequency Prototyping and Measurements
• Radio-Frequency Shielded Facility
• Radio-Frequency Systems and Devices

Devices Labs

• Laser
• Opto-Electronics
• Planar Lightwave Circuits

Signals and Systems Labs

• Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
• Applied Signal and System Analysis

Other Labs

• John A. Jurenko Computer Architecture
• John A. Swanson Computer Interfacing
• Fiber Grating and Sensor