The news of the European project LastStep.

LastStep project at the Peter Grünberg Institute Day
Investigation of the use of UV-nanosecond laser annealing (UV-NLA) to obtain more stable Ni(GeSn) alloys than with conventional rapid thermal annealing (RTA) : https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=10175097&tag=1
Group-IV Ge1-xSnx alloys: growth challenge and isothermal heteroepitaxy for electronic, photonic, and energy harvesting applications
A simple epitaxial growth approach that allows isothermal epitaxy of Ge1−xSnx semiconductors heterostructures has been presented and published in ACS Appl. Electron. Mater. : https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/acsaelm.3c00112
Dan Buca and Moustafa El-kurdi were invited to present respectively their work on ‘’Combining GeSn photonic layers with SiN stressor for advanced infrared laser designs and performances’’ and on ‘’Thermoelectric properties of GeSn alloys’’.
Forschungszentrum Jülich : the 22nd and 23rd of June

The news of the European project LastStep.

Welcome to the LasteStep project news section! We are thrilled to keep you informed about the latest developments of this European scientific initiative. The LastStep project addresses a major challenge in photonics using silicon-germanium-tin (SiGeSn) semiconductors with unique optical properties that are compatible with cutting-edge CMOS manufacturing processes. This promising combination could lead to the creation of the world’s first monolithic all-Group-IV photonic platform, which is both cost-effective and ready for widespread adoption.
Stay tuned to discover the latest news regarding meetings, exhibitions, conferences, and technological advancements within the LastStep project. We will keep you updated on every key milestones achieved within the consortium.
With SiGeSn semiconductors, the LasteStep project tackles the forefront of photonics. These semiconductors hold tremendous potential for various innovative applications. From optical communications to advanced sensors technologies, this revolutionary technology offers a multitude of benefits. The seamless integration, reduced production costs, and compatibility with existing infrastructures create a pathway for rapid adoption and dissemination of this ground breaking Group-IV photonic platform.
Laststep: European collaboration in photonics