Efficiency Improvements of Ultraviolet Emitters to Facilitate Communications in Contested Environments

Citation

Connelly, B. C.; Haughn, C.; Rupper, G.; Wraback, M.; Garrett, G. A.; Wunderer, T.; Yang, Z.; Johnson, N. M. Efficiency Improvements of Ultraviolet Emitters to Facilitate Communications in Contested Environments. Army Science and Technology Symposium and Showcase.; Washington, DC USA. Date of Talk: 08/21/2018

Abstract

Efficiency improvements of UV emitters is a significant step in the development of hybrid multi-modal communications systems capable of adapting to and overcoming complex and contested environments. The radiative lifetime in AlGaN quantum well structures is studied using time-resolved photoluminescence and compared with the results of a unique many-body model. Results suggest that semi-polar AlGaN heterostructures provide a clear path towards more energy efficient UV communications.


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