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Pasadena, CA | United States

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High-efficiency conversion of microwave signals to the optical domain offers an advanced technique for the microwave signal coherent, frequency- and polarization-sensitive detection and processing with potentially unparalleled sensitivity and low noise.&nbsp Our approach is based on using high quality factor, optically nonlinear whispering gallery resonators to facilitate such a conversion. While the future applications of this technique range from terahertz spectroscopy to building quantum computing networks, in the framework of our on-going project we focus on creating a prototype of a photonic receiver for ultra-compact W-band (94&nbsp GHz) radar designed for the Cubesat and Smallsat atmospheric studies.

We seek applicants with a background in this research field who can effectively demonstrate interest, competence, and original research ideas in developing and applying nonlinear microwave photonics.

References:

1.&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp  W-band Photonic Receiver for Compact Cloud Radars, D. Strekalov, N. Majurec, A. Matsko, V. Ilchenko, S. Tanelli, and R. Ahmed, to appear in Sensors (2022).

2.&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp  Sensitivity limits of mm-wave photonic radiometers based on efficient electro-optic up-converters, G. Santamaria-Botello, F. Sedlmeir, A.R. Rueda, K.A. Abdalmalak, E.R. Brown, G. Leuchs, S. Preu, D. Segovia-Vargas, D.V. Strekalov, L.E.G. Muñoz, H.G.L. Schwefel, Optica 5, 1210-1219 (2018).

3.&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp  Efficient microwave to optical photon conversion: an electro-optical realization, A. Rueda, F. Sedlmeir, M. C. Collodo, U. Vogl, B. Stiller, G. Schunk, D. V. Strekalov, Ch. Marquardt, J. M. Fink, O. Painter, G. Leuchs, and H. G. L. Schwefel, Optica 3, 597-604 (2016).

4.&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp  Microwave whispering gallery resonator for efficient optical up-conversion, D. V. Strekalov, H. G. L. Schwefel, A. A. Savchenkov, A. B. Matsko, L. J. Wang, and N. Yu, Phys. Rev. A., 80, 033810 (2009).

5.&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp  Efficient upconversion of sub-THz radiation in a high-Q whispering gallery resonator, D. V. Strekalov, A. A. Savchenkov, A. B. Matsko and N. Yu, Opt. Lett. 34, 713-715 (2009).

6.&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp  Towards counting microwave photons at room temperature, D. V. Strekalov, A. A. Savchenkov, A. B. Matsko and N. Yu, Laser Phys. Lett., 6, 129 (2009).

7.&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp  Sensitivity of THz photonic receivers, A. B. Matsko, D. V. Strekalov and N. Yu, Phys. Rev. A, 77, 043812 (2008).

Location:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Pasadena, California

Field of Science: Technology Development

Advisors:
Dmitry V. Strekalov
[email protected]
818-393-4791

Applications with citizens from Designated Countries will not be accepted at this time, unless they are Legal Permanent Residents of the United States. A complete list of Designated Countries can be found at: .

Eligibility is currently open to:

• U.S. Citizens;
• U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR);
• Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status; and,
• Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with 1) a valid EAD card and 2) I-485 or I-589 forms in pending status

Eligibility Requirements

• Degree: Doctoral Degree.

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