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Exclusive piece of technology resides at OSU
Regi Seitz
Issue date: 6/6/08 Section: News
A pulsed 266 nanometer Master Oscillator Fiber Amplifier fiber laser might not be something you would think resides at OSU, but this innovative technology is an Oregon State exclusive.
The headquarters of Deep Photonics Corporation is located in Corvallis and OSU has its own comprehensive program developing printed oxide electronics and electro-optics.
The company is dedicated to becoming the market leader in high-power, deep ultraviolet fiber lasers, according to Deep Photonic's press release.
The advantage of this technology is the transparency transistors that are inexpensive, stable and environmentally friendly.
"Compared to organic or polymer transistor materials, these new, inorganic oxides have higher mobility, better chemical stability, ease of manufacture and are physically more robust," said John Wager, a professor of electrical and computer engineering.
The field of transparent applications has a huge potential for success. The new technology could be used in consumer electronics, transportation, business and the military.
The military is extremely interested in research of this type because of possible uses in sophisticated technology or fighting equipment, according to the press release.
"One other thing that comes to mind is games and toys," Wager said.
"It's not unusual for the creators of innovative game products to be the first people to implement a new technology."
"Some of the first illustrations we've seen of the things you could do with transparent electronics have been in science fiction movies that show futuristic types of computer equipment," Wager said.
"Some of those things, which were basically special effects produced by Hollywood, may soon become a reality," Wager said.
"We're working and advancing a variety of topics in the area of electro-optics," said Douglas Keszler, a professor in the chemistry department.
Materials from Keszler's lab have led to the establishment of the Deep Photonics Corporation.
Keszler has been a leader in advancing the fields of transparent oxide electronics and printed inorganic electronics.
According to Wager, the new transistors also have the advantage of using carbon-based materials such as organic polymers. This has been the focus of millions of dollars of research.
"Frankly, until now, no one ever believed we could get this type of electronic performance out of transparent oxide transistors processed at low temperatures," Wager said.
"I think this is a great new advance in going green," said Kayla Teague, a freshman in business.
"These [new advances] may be so effective that there will be many uses which don't even require transparency," Wager said. "They are just a better type of transistor, cheap and easy to produce."
Keszler revealed this new progress at IDTechEX Printed Electronics Europe in Dresden, Germany, this month.
Regi Seitz, staff writer
news@dailybarometer.com, 737-2231
The headquarters of Deep Photonics Corporation is located in Corvallis and OSU has its own comprehensive program developing printed oxide electronics and electro-optics.
The company is dedicated to becoming the market leader in high-power, deep ultraviolet fiber lasers, according to Deep Photonic's press release.
The advantage of this technology is the transparency transistors that are inexpensive, stable and environmentally friendly.
"Compared to organic or polymer transistor materials, these new, inorganic oxides have higher mobility, better chemical stability, ease of manufacture and are physically more robust," said John Wager, a professor of electrical and computer engineering.
The field of transparent applications has a huge potential for success. The new technology could be used in consumer electronics, transportation, business and the military.
The military is extremely interested in research of this type because of possible uses in sophisticated technology or fighting equipment, according to the press release.
"One other thing that comes to mind is games and toys," Wager said.
"It's not unusual for the creators of innovative game products to be the first people to implement a new technology."
"Some of the first illustrations we've seen of the things you could do with transparent electronics have been in science fiction movies that show futuristic types of computer equipment," Wager said.
"Some of those things, which were basically special effects produced by Hollywood, may soon become a reality," Wager said.
"We're working and advancing a variety of topics in the area of electro-optics," said Douglas Keszler, a professor in the chemistry department.
Materials from Keszler's lab have led to the establishment of the Deep Photonics Corporation.
Keszler has been a leader in advancing the fields of transparent oxide electronics and printed inorganic electronics.
According to Wager, the new transistors also have the advantage of using carbon-based materials such as organic polymers. This has been the focus of millions of dollars of research.
"Frankly, until now, no one ever believed we could get this type of electronic performance out of transparent oxide transistors processed at low temperatures," Wager said.
"I think this is a great new advance in going green," said Kayla Teague, a freshman in business.
"These [new advances] may be so effective that there will be many uses which don't even require transparency," Wager said. "They are just a better type of transistor, cheap and easy to produce."
Keszler revealed this new progress at IDTechEX Printed Electronics Europe in Dresden, Germany, this month.
Regi Seitz, staff writer
news@dailybarometer.com, 737-2231
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