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Prof. Vincent Aimez

Professor at Univ de Sherbrooke

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Publications (28)

Proceedings Article | 4 March 2022 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

Sub-millimeter-scale multijunction solar cells for concentrator photovoltaics (CPV)

Maxime Darnon, Mathieu de Lafontaine, Pierre Albert, Corentin Jouanneau, Thomas Bidaud, Christian Dubuc, Maïté Volatier, Vincent Aimez, Abdelatif Jaouad, Gwenaelle Hamon

Proceedings Volume 11996, 1199608 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2613441

KEYWORDS: Solar cells, Semiconducting wafers, Plasma etching, Multijunction solar cells, Photovoltaics, Solar concentrators, Sun, Etching, Semiconductors, Plasma

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Proceedings Article | 5 March 2021 Presentation + Paper

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Development of dual junction GaInP/GaAs solar cells for high-performance concentrator photovoltaic quad-junction III-V/IV

A. Poungoué Mbeunmi, A. Turala, R. Arvinte, C. Validiva, K. Hinzer, V. Aimez, R. Arès, A. Boucherif, S. Fafard

Proceedings Volume 11681, 116810C (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2578808

KEYWORDS: Solar cells, Solar concentrators, Photovoltaics, Heterojunctions, Calibration, Absorption

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Proceedings Article | 29 August 2017 Paper

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Novel three dimensional masking techniques for integrated photonic devices fabrication using low energy ion implantation induced quantum well intermixing

Vincent Aimez

Proceedings Volume 10313, 103131Z (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2283867

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SPIE Journal Paper | 7 April 2017

Design of thin InGaAsN(Sb) n-i-p junctions for use in four-junction concentrating photovoltaic devices

Matthew Wilkins, James Gupta, Abdelatif Jaouad, Boussairi Bouzazi, Simon Fafard, Abderraouf Boucherif, Christopher Valdivia, Richard Arès, Vincent Aimez, Henry Schriemer, Karin Hinzer

JPE, Vol. 7, Issue 02, 022502, (April 2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JPE.7.022502

KEYWORDS: Sun, Gallium arsenide, Doping, Diffusion, Germanium, Resistance, Solar concentrators, Solar cells, Semiconducting wafers, Annealing

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Proceedings Article | 14 March 2016 Paper

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Advances with vertical epitaxial heterostructure architecture (VEHSA) phototransducers for optical to electrical power conversion efficiencies exceeding 50 percent

S. Fafard, F. Proulx, M. C. A. York, M. Wilkins, C. Valdivia, M. Bajcsy, D. Ban, A. Jaouad, B. Bouzazi, R. Arès, V. Aimez, K. Hinzer, D. Masson

Proceedings Volume 9743, 974304 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2218486

KEYWORDS: Heterojunctions, Measurement devices, Temperature metrology, Quantum efficiency, Diodes, External quantum efficiency, Gallium arsenide, Absorption, Semiconductor lasers, Platinum

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Proceedings Article | 14 March 2016 Paper

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Enhanced photocarrier extraction mechanisms in ultra-thin photovoltaic GaAs n/p junctions

Mark C. A. York, Francine Proulx, Denis Masson, Abdelatif Jaouad, Boussairi Bouzazi, Richard Arès, Vincent Aimez, Simon Fafard

Proceedings Volume 9743, 97430Y (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2212960

KEYWORDS: Photovoltaics, Gallium arsenide, Optoelectronic devices, Optoelectronics, Heterojunctions, TCAD, Instrument modeling, Quantum efficiency, Electroluminescent displays, Measurement devices, Indium gallium phosphide, Data modeling

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SPIE Journal Paper | 18 February 2016

In-situ height engineering of InGaAs/GaAs quantum dots by chemical beam epitaxy

Jihene Zribi, Denis Morris, Bouraoui Ilahi, Amal Aldhubaib, Vincent Aimez, Richard Ares

JNP, Vol. 10, Issue 03, 033502, (February 2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JNP.10.033502

KEYWORDS: Gallium arsenide, Indium, Indium gallium arsenide, Quantum dots, Epitaxy, Indium arsenide, Electron holes, Numerical simulations, Solar energy, Luminescence

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Proceedings Article | 15 October 2015 Paper

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CMOS buried multi-junction (BMJ) detector for bio-chemical analysis

Guo-Neng Lu, Thierry Courcier, Bastien Mamdy, Sylvain Feruglio, Paul Charette, Vincent Aimez, Olivier Romain, Patrick Pittet

Proceedings Volume 9674, 967412 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2199232

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Signal detection, Amplifiers, CMOS sensors, Biological research, Photodiodes, Diffusion, Semiconductors, Signal to noise ratio, Temperature metrology

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Proceedings Article | 16 March 2015 Paper

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Five-volt vertically-stacked, single-cell GaAs photonic power converter

Christopher Valdivia, Matthew Wilkins, Boussairi Bouzazi, Abdelatif Jaouad, Vincent Aimez, Richard Arès, Denis Masson, Simon Fafard, Karin Hinzer

Proceedings Volume 9358, 93580E (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2079824

KEYWORDS: External quantum efficiency, Gallium arsenide, Sensors, Absorption, Photons, Optical simulations, Image segmentation, Photovoltaics, Device simulation, Quantum efficiency

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Proceedings Article | 2 May 2014 Paper

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Optical characterization of active photon cages

R. Artinyan, A. Benamrouche, C. Belacel, M. Kozubova, A. Berthelot, A.M. Jurdyc, G. Beaudin, V. Aimez, P. Rojo-Romeo, J.L. Leclercq, R. Peretti, X. Letartre, S. Callard

Proceedings Volume 9127, 91270K (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2052292

KEYWORDS: Lead, Quantum dots, Photonic crystals, Luminescence, Reflectivity, Resonators, Active optics, Liquids, Optical microcavities, Mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 15 February 2011 Paper

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Accelerated binding kinetics by surface acoustic waves (SAW) micromixing in surface plasmon resonance (SPR) system for biodetection

Alan Renaudin, Vincent Chabot, Etienne Grondin, Vincent Aimez, Paul Charette

Proceedings Volume 7929, 79290M (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.876508

KEYWORDS: Microfluidics, Reflectivity, Acoustics, Metals, Surface plasmons, Biosensing, Sensors, Wave propagation, Electrodes, Refractive index

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Proceedings Article | 23 September 2010 Paper

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Time-dependent analysis of AlGaAs/AlGaAs tunnel junctions for high efficiency multi-junction solar cells

Gitanjali Kolhatkar, Jeffrey Wheeldon, Christopher Valdivia, Alexandre Walker, Simon Fafard, Artur Turala, Abdelatif Jaouad, Richard Arès, Vincent Aimez, Karin Hinzer

Proceedings Volume 7750, 77502S (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.872886

KEYWORDS: Resistance, Solar cells, Oscilloscopes, Multijunction solar cells, Time metrology, Doping, Remote sensing, Power supplies, Calibration, Germanium

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Proceedings Article | 23 September 2010 Paper

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Thermal test and simulation of alumina receiver with high efficiency multi-junction solar cell for concentrator systems

Simon Chow, Christopher Valdivia, Jeffrey Wheeldon, Richard Ares, Osvaldo Jesus Arenas, Vincent Aimez, David McMeekin, Simon Fafard, Karin Hinzer

Proceedings Volume 7750, 775035 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.872894

KEYWORDS: Solar cells, Receivers, Sun, Solar concentrators, Multijunction solar cells, Calibration, Temperature metrology, Computer simulations, Copper, Device simulation

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Proceedings Article | 23 September 2010 Paper

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High-efficiency commercial grade 1cm2 AlGaInP/GaAs/Ge solar cells with embedded InAs quantum dots for concentrator demonstration system

J. Wheeldon, C. Valdivia, D. Masson, F. Proulx, B. Riel, N. Puetz, E. Desfonds, S. Fafard, B. Rioux, A. SpringThorpe, R. Arès, V. Aimez, M. Armstrong, M. Swinton, J. Cook, F. Shepherd, T. Hall, K. Hinzer

Proceedings Volume 7750, 77502Q (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.872890

KEYWORDS: Solar cells, Solar energy, Solar concentrators, Quantum dots, Quantum efficiency, Reliability, Absorption, Sun, Indium arsenide, Resistance

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Proceedings Article | 11 May 2010 Paper

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3D harnessing of light with photon cage

C. Sieutat, J. L. Leclercq, X. Letartre, S. Callard, M. Gendry, G. Grenet, K. Naji, P. Regreny, P. Rojo-Romeo, P. Viktorovitch, G. Beaudin, M. Cloutier, D. Drouin, V. Aimez

Proceedings Volume 7712, 77120E (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.854428

KEYWORDS: Optical microcavities, Photonic crystals, Waveguides, Nanophotonics, Silicon, Reflectivity, Nanotechnology, Waveguide modes, Mirrors, Nanowires

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 2006 Paper

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Segmented waveguide array gratings made by electron beam lithography

Etienne Grondin, Jonathan Genest, Michel Duguay, Jacques Beauvais, Vincent Aimez

Proceedings Volume 6343, 63431F (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.707739

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Optical filters, Electron beam lithography, Optical design, Interfaces, Fiber Bragg gratings, Silica, Reflectors, Metals, Electronic filtering

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Proceedings Article | 3 March 2006 Paper

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Cathodoluminescence study of GaN and GaN:Si on sapphire

Nicolas Pauc, Matthew Phillips, Vincent Aimez, Dominique Drouin

Proceedings Volume 6121, 61210A (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.646837

KEYWORDS: Gallium nitride, Diffusion, Silicon, Excitons, Luminescence, Spatial resolution, Image resolution, Sapphire, Microscopy, Electron beams

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Proceedings Article | 25 March 2005 Paper

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High-performance terahertz source using ion implanted photoconductive antenna

Bassem Salem, Denis Morris, Vincent Aimez, Jean Beerens, Jacques Beauvais, Daniel Houde

Proceedings Volume 5727, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.592129

KEYWORDS: Antennas, Terahertz radiation, Ion implantation, Gallium arsenide, Ions, Electrodes, Terahertz sources, Ultrafast phenomena, Annealing, Signal detection

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Proceedings Article | 18 August 2004 Paper

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UV-laser-based process for quantum well intermixing of III-V heterostructures

Jonathan Genest, Jan Dubowski, Vincent Aimez

Proceedings Volume 5451, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.547948

KEYWORDS: Quantum wells, Excimer lasers, Gallium arsenide, Gallium, Aluminum, Annealing, Luminescence, Ultraviolet radiation, Heterojunctions, Semiconducting wafers

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Proceedings Article | 28 May 2004 Paper

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Hybridized optical amplifiers based on III-V heterostructures and ion-exchanged waveguides

Matthieu Nannini, Etienne Grondin, Vincent Aimez, Michel Duguay

Proceedings Volume 5355, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.529459

KEYWORDS: Etching, Waveguides, Heterojunctions, Glasses, Wafer bonding, Quantum wells, Photomasks, Reactive ion etching, Optical amplifiers, Networks

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Proceedings Article | 15 December 2003 Paper

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Effects of damage accumulation on quantum well intermixing by low-energy ion implantation in photonic devices

Martin Chicoine, Alexandre Francois, C. Tavares, S. Chevobbe, Francois Schiettekatte, Vincent Aimez, Jacques Beauvais, Jean Beerens

Proceedings Volume 5260, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.543537

KEYWORDS: Ions, Quantum wells, Indium gallium arsenide, Cladding, Diffusion, Ion implantation, Annealing, Luminescence, Photonic devices, Interfaces

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Proceedings Article | 17 February 2003 Paper

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Dynamics of photo-excited carriers in self-assembled quantum dots

Denis Morris, Nathalie Perret, Daria Riabinina, Jean Beerens, Vincent Aimez, Jacques Beauvais, Simon Fafard

Proceedings Volume 4833, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.473944

KEYWORDS: Picosecond phenomena, Gallium arsenide, Quantum dots, Diffusion, Crystals, Doping, Phonons, Scattering, Carrier dynamics, Luminescence

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Proceedings Article | 27 December 2001 Paper

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Low-energy ion implantation-induced control of InP-based heterostructure properties

Vincent Aimez, Jacques Beauvais, Dominique Drouin, Jean Beerens, Denis Morris, Serge Jandl

Proceedings Volume 4468, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.452544

KEYWORDS: Ion implantation, Heterojunctions, Ions, Semiconductor lasers, Quantum wells, Arsenic, Phosphorus, Annealing, Raman spectroscopy, Photonic integrated circuits

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Proceedings Article | 15 December 2000 Paper

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High-quality photonic device fabrication using low-energy-ion-implantation-induced intermixing

Vincent Aimez, Jacques Beauvais, Jean Beerens, Hwi Siong Lim, Seng Lee Ng, Boon Siew Ooi

Proceedings Volume 4087, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.406460

KEYWORDS: Ion implantation, Semiconductor lasers, Heterojunctions, Arsenic, Waveguides, Ions, Annealing, Laser damage threshold, Oxides, Photonic devices

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Proceedings Article | 15 December 2000 Paper

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High-precision metal masking for multiple-wavelength laser diode fabrication using single-step-ion-implantation-induced quantum well intermixing

Vincent Aimez, Jacques Beauvais, Jean Beerens, Boon Siew Ooi

Proceedings Volume 4087, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.406459

KEYWORDS: Copper, Heterojunctions, Ion implantation, Etching, Ions, Photomasks, Metals, Semiconductor lasers, Quantum wells, Phosphorus

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Proceedings Article | 15 December 2000 Paper

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Multiple-channel InGaAs/InGaAsP electro-absorption intensity modulator fabricated using low-energy-phosphorus-ion-implantation-induced intermixing

Seng Lee Ng, Hwi Siong Lim, Boon Siew Ooi, Yee Loy Lam, Yan Zhou, Yuen Chuen Chan, Vincent Aimez, Jacques Beauvais, Jean Beerens

Proceedings Volume 4087, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.406442

KEYWORDS: Modulators, Quantum wells, Modulation, Phosphorus, Ion implantation, Photonic integrated circuits, Ions, GRIN lenses, Waveguides, Gallium

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Proceedings Article | 9 November 1999 Paper

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Photonic integration of InGaAs-InGaAsP laser using low-energy-implantation-induced quantum well intermixing

Hwi Siong Lim, Boon Siew Ooi, Yee Loy Lam, Yuen Chuen Chan, Yan Zhou, Vincent Aimez, Jacques Beauvais, Jean Beerens

Proceedings Volume 3899, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.369389

KEYWORDS: Quantum wells, Annealing, Photonic integrated circuits, Arsenic, Ion implantation, Cladding, Waveguides, Ions, Laser damage threshold, Modulators

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Proceedings Article | 17 September 1998 Paper

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Monolithic integration of multiple-emission-wavelength laser diodes using low-energy ion implantation

Vincent Aimez, Michel Paquette, Jacques Beauvais, Jean Beerens, Philip Poole, N. Sylvain Charbonneau

Proceedings Volume 3413, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.321941

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Conference Committee Involvement (1)

Photonics: Design, Technology, and Packaging

10 December 2003 | Perth, Australia

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