Development of advanced light-collecting techniques

• Grant number: 25/05610-9
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
• Start date: June 01, 2025
• End date: May 31, 2027
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Physics - Elementary Particle Physics and Fields
• Principal Investigator: Ettore Segreto
• Grantee: Ana Paula Aguiar de Mendonça
• Host Institution: Instituto de Física Gleb Wataghin (IFGW). Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Campinas , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 21/13757-9 - Photon detection system of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment, AP.TEM

Abstract

In the next two years, the group responsible for the R&D of the ARAPUCA project aims to optimize the device using advanced light-collecting techniques and innovative materials. For this reason, we are looking for a candidate who can contribute strongly to this type of research. The professional profile encompasses experience in electrochromic devices and polymeric sensors, transparent and conductive films, organic light-emitting diode (OLEDs) technology, polymericreflectors, light guides, light detectors, optical filters, and wavelength shifters. To developadvanced thin film deposition techniques and increase ARAPUCA device efficiency. The candidate should be able to suggest improvement in the performance of the film deposition.