Center for Detectors
CfD designs, develops, and implements photon devices to enable
scientific discoveries. CfD educates and trains students through
research and development in detectors, instrumentation,
observational astrophysics, nanostructures, silicon photonics,
quantum optics and photonics, and wide bandgap materials.
The CfD was established in 2010, and includes seven professors
and over two dozen students at all levels of matriculation.
Staff and student researchers investigate high impact
engineering and development problems through external financial
support from federal agencies, private foundations, national
laboratories, and industry. The CfD operates nine laboratories
in three buildings and has an average of 32 externally funded
projects (~$6M/year).
- CfD Current and Past Research
- CfD Annual Report 2021
- CfD Brochure
- Future Photon Initiative (FPI) Website
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Student involvement is central to all CfD projects. To obtain a
PhD degree with us, apply to
Astrophysical Sciences and Technology,
Microsystems Engineering, or
Imaging Science.
To obtain an MS degree with us, contact the CfD admin at
admin@cfd.rit.edu.