David R. Andersen
Professor (also in Electrical and Computer Engineering)
Education:
Ph.D., Purdue University, 1986
Office:
132 IATL
Office Phone:
(319) 335-2529
Lab:
176 IATL
Lab Phone:
(319) 335-1608
Research Interests:
Nonlinear optics; quantum electronics; solid state; embedded systems.
Research:
- Parametric solitons, nonlinear optical crossbar switch, passive and adaptive nonlinear optical equalizer, 4-pi confocal nonlinear optical microscopy
- Applications include long-haul telecommunications systems, embedded wireless communications
- Professor with appointments in the departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering and in Physics and Astronomy
- Facilities include 1100 sq. ft. lab, with a 100 femtosec Ti:Sapphire laser system and other sources for nonlinear optics
- Students also interact with theoretical wireless group from Electrical Engineering, medical group from Optical Science and Technology Center