In this paper, tetragonal chalcopyrite (CIGS) Cu(InxGa1-x)Se2 with x=0, 0.5, 0.8, 1 are synthesized by heating-up method. These nanoparticle structures differ in morphology and absorption properties due to the synthesis temperatures of 250, 255, 260, 265, 270 and 280 ºC, and gallium molar ratio over the total gallium and indium contents. These features are studied using scanning electron m...

The growth of commercially available, simultaneous multi-wavelength laser systems has increased the likelihood of possible ocular hazard. For example, many systems utilize frequency multiplying methods to produce combinations of visible, near-infrared, and ultraviolet wavelengths. Unfortunately, very little data exists to substantiate the current methods for estimating hazards from simultaneous...

Methods have recently been developed that make use of electromagnetic radiation at terahertz (THz) frequencies, the region of the spectrum between millimetre wavelengths and the infrared, for imaging purposes. Radiation at these wavelengths is non-ionizing and subject to far less Rayleigh scatter than visible or infrared wavelengths, making it suitable for medical applications. This paper intro...

The development of materials with a complete photonic band gap at visible wavelengths is believed to have the potential to lead to new control over long-lived emissive excited states, single molecule lasers, and nearly lossless nanoscale waveguides. In this work we move toward that goal with the synthesis of an inverse opal thin film of Ta3N5 produced through atomic layer deposition. The highly...

We study dispersion properties of photonic crystal fibers for their use in coherent light generation in visible wavelengths through optical parametric amplification. We use a simple 2D cross-sectional model of the holey fiber and solve for the guided modes. The models developed in this study of PCFs allow us to tailor the dispersion profile of PCFs using the geometric parameters of the fiber. W...

We present optically pumped semiconductor disk lasers (OPSDLs) emitting in the 900– 1100 nm band which are frequency doubled to access the visible spectrum. In particular, we focus on presenting the design, fabrication, and specific characteristics. Fundamental outputs exceeding 25W and visible radiation with powers greater than 11W are achieved. The blue and green emission at wavelengths aroun...

In this work, three slanted silver nanorod arrays (NRAs) with different thicknesses are fabricated using the glancing angle deposition method. Each silver NRA in the Kretschmann configuration is arranged to form a prism/NRA/air system. Attenuated total reflection occurs over the visible wavelengths and wide incident angles of both s- and p-polarization states. The extinctance is inversely propo...

We demonstrate wideband integrated photonic circuits in sputter-deposited aluminum nitride (AlN) thin films. At both near-infrared and visible wavelengths, we achieve low propagation loss in integrated waveguides and realize high-quality optical resonators. In the telecoms C-band (1520-1580 nm), we obtain the highest optical Q factor of 440,000. Critical coupled devices show extinction ratio ab...

Present on-chip optical communication technology uses near-infrared light, but visible wavelengths would allow system miniaturization and higher energy confinement. Towards this end, we report a nanoscale wireless communication system that operates at visible wavelengths via in-plane information transmission. Here, plasmonic antenna radiation mediates a three-step conversion process (surface pl...

Lanthanoid-based optical probes with excitation wavelengths in the ultra-violet (UV) range (300-325 nm) have been widely developed as imaging probes. Efficient cellular imaging requires that lanthanoid optical probes be excited at visible wavelengths, to avoid UV damage to cells. The efficacy of europium-catalyzed single-walled carbon nanotubes (Eu-SWCNTs), as visible nanoprobes for cellular im...