The Ortaç Research Group under the leadership of Asst. Prof. Bülend Ortaç at Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) is actively engaged in research and development efforts for the advancement of next-generation active and passive fibers and combiners. Their research aims to bring innovation to the next generation of fiber technology and has recently been published on the front cover of Advanced Optical Materials. Dr. Ali Karatutlu, another member of the Ortaç Research Group and the Innovation Team, served as the lead author of the journal article. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Timuçin Emre Tabaru of Sivas University of Science and Technology has also participated as a co-author of this work.
The research entitled “Low-Temperature Synthesis of Silicon Oxynitride-Doped Si for Tunable Bragg Gratings Homogeneously Deposited on Si, SiO2, and Borosilicate Substrates and the tip of SM and PM Optical Fibers” presents a significant advancement in the field through the adaptation of silicon oxynitride-doped silicon synthesis to fiber optic technology.
The range of applications that can be achieved through the synthesis of this novel molecule, which can serve as a coating in fiber optic technology includes enhanced light reflection and a remarkable potential for increased detection capabilities. This groundbreaking technology extends its application beyond fiber to encompass large surfaces like glass and silicon, offering significant innovation prospects for the defense, telecommunications, glass, electronics, and biomedical sectors.
UNAM proudly possesses the only optical fiber drawing tower in Turkey. In 2020, after a decade of dedicated research and development, Bilkent University UNAM achieved a significant milestone by successfully producing Turkey’s first national active fiber. Leveraging its advanced infrastructure, UNAM has the capability to produce specialty fibers spanning large-scale fiber drawings, measured in kilometers, precisely tailored to meet the diverse needs of industries, especially the defense sector.
