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Advisory Board Meeting
Center for Advanced Research in
Photonics (CARP)
22 October, 2003
Chinlon Lin
Center for Advanced Research in Photonics
Institute of Optical Science and Technology
Professor of Photonics, EE and IE Depts, CUHK
[email protected]
Center for Advanced Research in Photonics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Photonics Research at CUHK
Optical fiber communications (photonics materials, devices, components and
systems technologies for high-speed information networks)
Optical displays (LCDs, PDPs, O-LEDs, etc.)
Optical Imaging (DLP projectors, CCD digital cameras, IR cameras, etc.)
Optical storage (CDs, DVDs, blue lasers for ultra-high-density DVDs, etc.)
Optical sensors (industrial, military and biomedical sensors)
Lasers for surgery and bio-medical research
High-power lasers for industrial material processing and weapon systems
(CUHK Researchers from EE, IE, ACAE, Physics, Material Science, Chemistry,
etc., in Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Science)
Center for Advanced Research in Photonics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Center for Advanced Research in Photonics
Research Topics of Interest:
Photonic Communications
1. PLC and Nano-Photonics
2. Photonics Packaging
3. Photonic Signal Processing
4. Broadband Optical Networks
Micro-Photonic Sensors
5. Micro-Photonic Sensors for Biomedical Applications
Center for Advanced Research in Photonics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Research Topics
Photonic Communications
1. PLC and Nano-Photonics —Hon Tsang, Aaron Ho, J. B. Xu, S.
P. Wong, K. T. Chan
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Photonic Packaging —Hon Tsang, Chester Shu, Frank Tong,, S.
P. Wong, Wen Li, Michael Wang
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Photonic Signal Processing —Lian Chen, Chester Shu, Calvin
Chan, Kwok Cheung, K. T. Chan
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Broadband Optical Networks —Calvin Chan, Lian Chen, Frank
Tong, Kwok Cheung, Chinlon Lin
Micro-Photonic Sensors
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Micro-Photonic Sensors for Biomedical Applications —Aaron
Ho, Mary Waye, Y. T. Zhang, Dennis Lo, J. B. Xu, Wen Li,
Michael Wang, and others from Biochemistry and Microbiology
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Center for Advanced Research in Photonics
External Advisors:
Prof. Charles K. Kao (Chairman)
Dr. Kenny Chow (LiteArray OLED)
Prof. Alec Gambling (LTK Cable)
Dr. Eric Lean (SAE Magnetics and Photonics)
[Prof. Frank Tong (ASTRI, on leave from CUHK)]
Internal CUHK Advisors:
Prof. P. C. Ching, Dean of Engineering, CUHK
Prof. Leo Lau, Dean of Science, CUHK
Prof. Frank Tong (ASTRI, on leave from CUHK)
Center for Advanced Research in Photonics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Photonics Research at CUHK:
Research Labs and Areas of Interest
1. Optical Communications and Broadband Networks
(Novel photonics devices, components modules and
subsystems technologies for high-speed information networks)
Lightwave Communications Lab
Optoelectronics Lab
Photonic Packaging Lab
Solid State Lab
Center for Advanced Research in Photonics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Optoelectronics Laboratories
Mission:
To support teaching and research activities in photonics, and focusing in
the development of key photonic components for next-generation optical
communications
Research Team:
4 teaching staff: K. T. Chan, Chester Shu, Hon K. Tsang, Chinlon Lin
+ 3 research staff + 15 graduate students
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Photonic Packaging Laboratory
Major Equipment:
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Optical Thin Film Coating System
Laser Welder
Automated Alignment System
Polishing System
Auto-Stepback Wedge Bonder
Precision Die Bonder
Wafer scriber
Technical Capability:
• High-precision anti-reflection and highreflection dielectric coatings
• Development of assembling technologies
for photonic devices
• Precise packaging of photodetectors, laser
diodes, and optical amplifiers with fiber
pigtails
• MEMS optical components packaging
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Lightwave Communications Laboratory
Center for Advanced Research in Photonics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Solid State Laboratory
Department of Electronic Engineering, CUHK
General facilities for fabrication process developments
Yellow Room
(Photolithography)
Dual E-beam Deposition System
Chemical Process Station
Thin Film Depth Profiler
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RF/DC Magnetron Sputtering System
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Micro-Photonic Sensors for Biomedical Applications
CUHK’s photonics technologies and techniques
Surface Plasmon Resonance, Integrated Optics (Prof. Aaron Ho, EE)
Optical Fibre Phosphorescence (Prof. Dennis Lo, Physics)
Biomolecules to be detected
Application Examples:
Antigen/antibody
Health care diagnostics
Environmental monitoring
Food and drink industries
Drug R&D
Agriculture
Oxygen
Toxins
Carcinogens
body fluids/blood/urine
Virus, cells, bacteria
DNA, genomic fingerprints
Pollutants
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Food ingredients
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
RGC Central Allocation (2003-04)
Category: Group Research Grant
Institutions involved:
• Chinese University of Hong Kong (Lead) (CUHK)
Center for Advanced Research in Photonics, Faculty of Engineering
• City University of Hong Kong (City U HK)
Optoelectronics Research Center
• Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Center for Advanced Research in Photonics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Photonics Research at CUHK
Optical fiber communications (photonics materials, devices, components and
systems technologies for high-speed information networks)
Optical displays (LCDs, PDPs, O-LEDs, etc.)
Optical Imaging (DLP projectors, CCD digital cameras, IR cameras, etc.)
Optical storage (CDs, DVDs, blue lasers for ultra-high-density DVDs, etc.)
Optical sensors (industrial, military and biomedical sensors)
Lasers for surgery and bio-medical research
High-power lasers for industrial material processing and weapon systems
(CUHK Researchers from EE, IE, ACAE, Physics, Material Science, Chemistry,
etc., in Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Science)
Center for Advanced Research in Photonics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Center of Optical Science (COS)
• Director: D. Lo (Physics)
• Deputy Director: S.P. Wong (EE)
• EXCO: Director and Deputy Director &
K.Y. Wong (Physics), L. Lau (Physics)
• Members:
From Physics: W. K. Lee, S.K. Hark, D. Ong, Q. Li, H.Q. Lin, K.W. Yu
From Chem: R.W.M. Kwok, H. F. Chow
From EE: J.B. Xu, C. Shu
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Theme of Research on Optical Sciences:
Novel Photonic Devices and Materials
Examples:
1. Distributed feedback waveguide dye lasers
based on sol-gel glass
2. OLEDs (Polymeric LEDs)
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DFB waveguide (organic dye doped sol-gel) laser
with multiple wavelength output
• Up to 8 pairs of TE/TM
output modes were
obtained from a 6.7 mm
thickness zirconia film on
glass substrate
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CUHK’s areas of interest in PLED
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Comprehensive in-house material characterization facilities
(Physics and EE Depts.) to conduct research on:
a) Interface characterization and engineering
b) Degradation mechanisms and improvement
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Development of new materials (Chemistry Dept.)
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Device fabrication and technology transfer through
collaboration with industry (Varitronix) and other local
institutions (HKUST, HKBU)
Center for Advanced Research in Photonics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
PLEDs fabricated
“Green” PLED cell based
on PFO co-polymer from
DOW Chemicals
“Blue” PLED cell based
on PFO from
Prof. H. F. Chow
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Center for Advanced Research in Photonics, CUHK
Goals:
1) to do research and train engineers and scientists for
international competition in photonics science and technology
2) to help to establish high-tech photonics industry in Hong Kong
3) to develop and apply photonics technologies and broadband
photonics information systems in real-life applications to
benefit the society (e.g., telemedicine, tele-education) in Hong
Kong, China and the world
4) to help to establish international recognition of Hong Kong in
photonics science and technology R and D
5) to leverage Hong Kong’s strategic position in the Greater
China and PRD photonic manufacturing to achieve a unique
value proposition for Hong Kong’s photonics R and D
Center for Advanced Research in Photonics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Agenda
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10:10-10:30
Introductions---Prof. Chinlon Lin
Overview of the CARP Center---Prof. Chinlon
Lin
10:30-11:30
Presentations (20 minutes each)
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Research in the Optoelectronics Lab. and the Photonic
Packaging
Lab.-- Prof. Hon Tsang
2. Research in the Lightwave Communications Lab.--Prof. Lian
Chen
3. Research in the Solid State Lab. and New Initiative in MicroPhotonic Sensors for Biomedical Applications -- Prof. Aaron
Ho 11:30-12:15 Open Discussions and Advisors' Suggestions
12:15 Adjourn
12:30-2 Luncheon at Lu-Ming Hall, Franklin Center
(Advisors
all professors
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the Photonics
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Advanced and
Research
in Photonics affiliated
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Center for Advanced Research in Photonics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Center for Advanced Research in Photonics, CUHK
Goals:
1) to do research and train engineers and scientists for
international competition in photonics science and technology
2) to help to establish high-tech photonics industry in Hong Kong
3) to develop and apply photonics technologies and broadband
photonics information systems in real-life applications to
benefit the society (e.g., telemedicine, tele-education) in Hong
Kong, China and the world
4) to help to establish international recognition of Hong Kong in
photonics science and technology R and D
5) to leverage Hong Kong’s strategic position in the Greater
China and PRD photonic manufacturing to achieve a unique
value proposition for Hong Kong’s photonics R and D
Center for Advanced Research in Photonics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Center for Advanced Research in Photonics
Strategies
1) Identify new areas where Hong Kong has a competitive edge
2) Work closely with other players in Photonics (HKUST, City U,
Poly U, etc.) in research collaborations & coordination
3) Work closely with HKSTP, ASTRI and HKOEA to help local
photonics industry and network with international and greater
China photonics companies for business synergy
4) Leverage funding from ITC and RGC as seed fund and
campaign for private funding donations to create a Center of
Excellence, establishing critical mass and competitive edge in
the identified new focus areas
5) Establish effective international and greater China technical
exchanges in photonics R and D
Center for Advanced Research in Photonics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hutchinson Global Communications’ “100%
Gigabit Fiber Network” in Hong Kong (FTTB)
Center for Advanced Research in Photonics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong: HGC Broadband Internet Services
FTTB: Fiber (with Gigabit Ethernet) to Residential
Buildings in Hong Kong
(10-100 Mb/s access services for users)
Ex. of International Exchanges, Visits (tentative):
Prof. Anders Bjakerlev, Technical University of Denmark;
Crystal Fiber A/S (Photonic Crystal Fibers for Nonlinear Frequency
Conversions and Optical Bio-Sensors)
Prof. Philips Russell, Univ. of Bath; Blaze Photonics
Ex: International Photonics R and D Symposium ?
--- Prof. Jim Fujimoto, MIT
--- Prof. Ton Koonen, Tech. Univ. Eindhoven
--- Prof. John Midwinter, Univ. College London
--- Prof. Joe Ford, UCSD
--- Prof. Kristian Stubkjaer, Tech. Univ. Denmark
--- Prof. Paras Prasad, SUNY Buffalo
--- Bookham, JDSU ?
--- NTT (H. Sinohara, FTTH Broadband Optical Access)
Center for Advanced Research in Photonics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Example of Greater China Exchanges:
(1) National Taiwan University, National Chiao Tung
University March 2003.
(2) COES Program and Exchange September 2003
(3) OECC 2003 in Shanghai, October 2003 and visit to
Shanghai Jiaotong University
(4) MOU and Exchange with Institute of Semiconductors,
The Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing
(5) Tsinghua University, Beijing University
(6) Interactions with Wuhan WRI
(7) Interactions with photonics companies in PRD (SAE,
PMS, Photon, Huawei, etc.)
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In Pearl River Delta (PRD)
Prof. Frank Tong, ASTRI, Hong Kong
Center for Advanced Research in Photonics
Pearl River Delta (PRD): Hong Kong,
Shenzhen, Donguan, Zhuhai, Zhongshan
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Photonic Communications Chain in China
Prof. Yi-Xin Chen, Shanghai Jiao Tong Univ.
Service
Providers
Equipment
Vendors
Components
Suppliers
Center for Advanced Research in Photonics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Center for Advanced Research in Photonics
Strategies
1) Identify new areas where Hong Kong has a competitive edge
2) Work closely with other players in Photonics (HKUST, City U,
Poly U, etc.) in research collaborations & coordination
3) Work closely with HKSTP, ASTRI and HKOEA to help local
photonics industry and network with international and greater
China photonics companies for business synergy
4) Leverage funding from ITC and RGC as seed fund and
campaign for private funding donations to create a Center of
Excellence, establishing critical mass and competitive edge in
the identified new focus areas
5) Establish effective international and greater China technical
exchanges in photonics R and D
Center for Advanced Research in Photonics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
CARP & Photonics in Hong Kong
Road to a Brighter Future
Challenges
New Strategic R & D Directions (and Funding) for HK
Building the Core Team with Critical Mass
Collaborations with Photonics Teams in Academia &
HKSTP, ASTRI, HKOEA…
Synergy with the Emerging Local Photonics Industry
Creating a Momentum in Photonics for Hong Kong
Center for Advanced Research in Photonics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong