Heidari Works to Create Tunable Lasers

A new paper authored by researchers at UF Electrical & Computer Engineering has recently been published in ACS Photonics, outlining recent work in the area of tunable lasers. “Tunable Laser Using Transverse Cavity Surface Emitting Laser Working Near Exceptional Point,” was authored by Elham Heidari, Ph.D., and her research group and was subsequently selected for the Rising Stars in Photonics Virtual Special Issue, recognizing emerging leaders driving innovation in the photonics field. Heidari’s selection underscores the innovative and influential contributions of her research team.

In simple terms, the novel laser design described in the paper offers a reliable and cost-effective way to fine-tune laser colors (wavelengths) directly on a chip—without the bulky parts or moving components of traditional tunable lasers. 

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