Center for Photonic Technology

The Center for Photonic Technology is a cross-disciplinary research unit established to address key research and educational issues in lightwave technology. The purpose of the Center is to focus research, development and educational efforts on critical systems, devices and materials issues of compound semiconductor-based photonic technology. It involves highly synergistic and collaborative work between faculty and students from the departments of Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Enginering, Physics and others. The CPT operates a state-of-the-art III-V semiconductor processing and fabrication facility covering over 6000 sq. ft.