Dr. Amnon Yariv

Professor

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Biography

Professor Amnon Yariv's research focuses on the theoretical technological underpinning of optical communication. His present projects include new types of semiconductor lasers, optical phase-lock systems in coherent photonics, hybrid Silicon/III-V devices, lasers, detectors, and modulation, as well as 'Slow' light propagation within artificial periodic dielectric waveguides.

Research Interests

Optical Communication Semiconductor Lasers Optical Phase-Lock Systems Coherent Photonics Hybrid Si/III-V Devices Slow Light Propagation

Experience

Professor

1996-01-01 — Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Serves as Summerfield Professor of Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering.

Myers Professor

1979-01-01 — 1996-01-01

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Held a named professorship in Electrical Engineering.

Professor

1966-01-01 — 1979-01-01

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Became a full Professor in Electrical Engineering.

Associate Professor

1964-01-01 — 1966-01-01

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Promoted to Associate Professor in Electrical Engineering.

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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