Main objective of the present work is to develop wide-band gap InGaN solar cells in the 2.4 - 2.9 eV range that can be an integral component of photovoltaic devices to achieve efficiencies greater than 50%. In the present work, various challenges in the novel III-nitride technology are identified and overcome individually to build basic design blocks, and later, optimized comprehensively to develop high-performance InGaN solar cells. Due to the unavailability of a suitable modeling program for InGaN solar cells, PC1D is modified up to a source-code level to incorporate spontaneous and piezoelectric polarization in order to accurately model III-nitride solar cells. On the technological front, InGaN with indium compositions up to 30% (2.5 eV band gap) are developed for photovoltaic applications by controlling defects and phase separation using metal-organic chemical vapor deposition. InGaN with band gap of 2.5 eV is also successfully doped to achieve acceptor carrier concentration of 1e18 cm-3. A robust fabrication scheme for III-nitride solar cells is established to increase reliability and yield; various schemes including interdigitated grid contact and current spreading contacts are developed to yield low-resistance Ohmic contacts for InGaN solar cells. Preliminary solar cells are developed using a standard design to optimize the InGaN material, where the band gap of InGaN is progressively lowered. Subsequent generations of solar cell designs involve an evolutionary approach to enhance the open-circuit voltage and internal quantum efficiency of the solar cell. The suitability of p-type InGaN with band gaps as low as 2.5 eV is established by incorporating in a solar cell and measuring an open-circuit voltage of 2.1 V. Second generation InGaN solar cell design involving a 2.9 eV InGaN p-n junction sandwiched between p- and n-GaN layers yields internal quantum efficiencies as high as 50%; while sixth generation devices utilizing the novel n-GaN strained window-layer enhance the open circuit voltage of a 2.9 eV InGaN solar cell to 2 V. Finally, key aspects to further InGaN solar cell research, including integration of various designs, are recommended to improve the efficiency of InGaN solar cells. These results establish the potential of III-nitrides in ultra-high efficiency photovoltaics.

L’objet de ces travaux de thèse a été de réaliser un système compact et non-invasifde mesure vectorielle de champs électriques. Ce système est dédié aux mesures en espacelibre (diagramme de rayonnement d’antennes) ainsi qu’aux mesures en champ proche(diagnostic de circuits électriques par exemple). Pour ce faire, nous avons proposé unsystème de mesure utilisant d’une part des sondes électro-optique fibrées, dont la partietransductrice est composée d’un guide d’onde en LiNbO3, intégrée dans une cavité Fabry-Pérot. Le cristal non-linéaire induit une modulation de phase d’un faisceau laser de sonde,dépendante du champ électrique à mesurer. La cavité, quant à elle, convertit le signal enmodulation d’amplitude et permet de réduire la taille du capteur grâce à l’augmentationde la longueur effective d’interaction entre l’onde optique et le champ électrique à mesurer.D’autre part l’étude d’un filtrage optique de très grand facteur de qualité associé à unepost-amplification est proposée, dans le but d’accroître d’au moins un ordre de grandeurla sensibilité de mesure. / The aim of this work is to design and realize a compact and non-invasive system dedicatedto vectorial characterization of electric field. The field to be measured can be eitherradiated (for antenna radiation pattern) or guided (for on chip measurement). We herepropose a measurement system including pigtailed electro-optic probe. The transducingdevice is based on a Fabry-Pérot (FP) cavity integrating LiNbO3 waveguide. The nonlinearcrystal induces a phase modulation of a laser probe beam depending on the theelectric field to be characterized. The FP cavity converts the signal into a linear amplitudemodulation and leads to a millimeter sized sensor thanks to the enhancement ofthe effective interactive length between the optical wave and the electric field. The sensorexhibits a sensitivity greater than 0.5 V.m−1.Hz−1/2, a spatial resolution as accurate as100 μm and a frequency bandwidth covering [10 Hz-10 GHz]. Moreover, we here suggesta high quality factor post-filtering of the optical carrier in order to increase the sensitivityof one order of magnitude.

Cette thèse porte sur la synthèse des sources électromagnétiques (EM) rayonnantes, par la méthode TLM (Transmission Line Matrix) inverse. Les applications large-bande sont particulièrement visées. L'objectif est d'utiliser la théorie du retournement temporel des ondes EM, afin d'implémenter et développer une nouvelle méthode de synthèse des sources rayonnantes, à partir d'un diagramme de rayonnement connu. La retro-propagation des ondes est réalisée numériquement, par la méthode TLM inverse, en trois dimensions (3D), à nœuds symétriques condensés (SCN). L'algorithme proposé est utilisé pour retrouver des sources EM primaires, ponctuelles et réparties, émettant des signaux à large-bande [26GHz - 34GHz] et placées dans l'espace libre (sans pertes, homogène et non-dispersif). Les bases, le potentiel et les limites de cette approche inverse sont étudiés. Une étape supplémentaire est ajoutée afin d'améliorer la résolution spatiale de la reconstruction des sources ponctuelles et réparties. Une résolution inferieure à la demi-longueur d'onde de l'excitation est ainsi obtenue. La reconstruction des sources secondaires 1D et 2D, induites sur les surface métalliques des antennes est ensuite étudiée. Ces études ont abouti au développement d'un nouvel outil de simulation, basé sur une méthode hybride TLM-analytique. La synthèse des sources induites sur la surface d'une antenne-monopôle est ainsi réalisée, à partir du CL mesuré. L'orientation et la position des sources sont trouvées. Les avantages et les limitations de la technique sont enfin discutés. / This thesis deals with wide-band electromagnetic (EM) source synthesis, by Reversed-TLM (Transmission Line Matrix) method. The work is particularly focused on wide-band applications. The main objective is to use the time reversal wave theory in order to develop a new simulation tool, which can synthesize an unknown source distribution from a far-field radiation pattern. Wave time-reversal is numerically simulated by 3D Reversed-TLM method, in based on symmetrical condensed nodes (SCN). Our method is first applied to lumped sources, transmitting wide band signals in the frequency range [26GHz - 34 GHz], placed in a lossless, homogeneous and non-dispersive 3D free-space. Source reconstruction results show that by using this method, the “classical” half-wavelength resolution limit is overcome. The synthesis of 1D and 2D secondary sources, induced on metallic antenna surfaces are also studied. These studies resulted in the development of a new simulation tool, based on a hybrid TLM-analytical method. Reversed - TLM method is then applied for synthesizing a monopole antenna from its measured far-field radiation pattern. Initial source orientation and localization are found. Advantages and limitations of this technique are discussed.

Cooperative Impulse Response – Ultra Wideband (IR-UWB) communication is a radio technology very popular for short range communication systems as it enables single-antenna mobiles in a multi-user environment to share their antennas by creating virtual MIMO to achieve transmit diversity. In order to improve the cooperative IR-UWB system performance, we are going to use Differential Code Shifted Reference (DCSR). The simulations are used to compute Bit Error Rate (BER) of DCSR in cooperative IR-UWB system using different numbers of Decode and Forward relays while changing the distance between the source node and destination nodes. The results suggest that when compared to Code Shifted Reference (CSR) cooperative IR-UWB communication system; the DCSR cooperative IR-UWB communication system performs better in terms of BER, power efficiency and channel capacity. The simulations are performed for both non-line of sight (N-LOS) and line of sight (LOS) conditions and the results confirm that system has better performance under LOS channel environment. The simulation results also show that performance improves as we increase the number of relay nodes to a sufficiently large number. / +923214674079 , +923234155044

In this thesis I present my analysis on various aspects of Bluetooth wireless technology. The Bluetooth technology is relatively new as compared to other technologies and there is huge potential of its growth and practical application. Therefore during in this thesis I try to analysis the current status of this technology and issue which are related to this technology. The first section introduces Bluetooth technology, in which I discussed the architecture of Bluetooth and different terminologies of Bluetooth. In the same section I presented the comparison of Bluetooth with other communication technologies. The main questions I hope to answer in this thesis and also discuss the methodology I employed. The subsequent sections discuss the core technical features and issues of security and interoperability of Bluetooth. In these sections I identify the key aspects of Bluetooth that make it standout from other wireless technologies and point out certain shortcomings of this technology. During this I went through different aspect of Bluetooth technology. Subsequently I present my analysis of the market player’s and user’s perspectives and identify the main drivers and barriers of Bluetooth from a business point of view. Towards the end of this thesis I discuss how this technology can be used to provide some attractive solutions. I demonstrate my ideas by discussing how certain services can be used in future in different scenarios. In my proposed solution I discussed the possibilities and advantages of using Bluetooth technology in university campus to perform different routine tasks and this will beneficial for the university both student and teachers. Keywords: Personal Area Networks, Asynchronous connection Link, Ultra Wide Band, Special Interest group, Bluetooth Technology / Malik Zaka Ullah Phone # 0092 301 8460404,0046738746534 Email : malikzakas@hotmail.com

Ce travail de thèse présente la conception et la réalisation d'une antenne Ultra Large Bande, de faibles dimensions, destinée à une application géoradar fonctionnant dans un milieu complexe pour une bande fréquentielle comprise entre 70 MHz et 1GHz. Cette étude était inscrite dans le cadre d’un projet Européen dénommé NeTTUN (New Technologies for Tunnelling and Underground works) qui a pour but d’améliorer la sécurité du creusement des tunnels. Dans ce projet, le travail demandé était de réaliser un système géoradar comportant une antenne ULB intégrable sur une tête de coupe d’un tunnelier tout en fonctionnant en basses fréquences.Pour réaliser cette antenne en répondant aux différentes contraintes à la fois de dimensions, d’intégration et de rayonnement, une étude d’insertion de l’antenne dans un matériau diélectrique a été effectuée. Ainsi des analyses ont été menées à fois sur la nature des sous-sols rencontrées, du compromis entre fréquences basses et dimensions minimales mais surtout de l’intégrabilité de l’antenne dans une cavité. Cette étude a permis de concevoir une antenne innovante nommé Khorn étant une association de l’antenne K et de la forme « Horn » d’une antenne cornet. Afin d’évaluer la performance de l’antenne Khorn dans son environnement, la tache de rayonnement et la portée de l’ensemble, antenne et source ont été analysées. Des mesures de validation des prototypes fabriquées ont aussi été effectuées. / This work presents the design and the realization of an antenna Ultra Wide Band, of low dimensions, for a GPR application working in a complex environment in a frequency band between 70 MHz and 1GHz. This study was registered within the framework of a European project mentioned NeTTUN (New Technologies for Tunnelling and Underground works) who aims at improving the security of the tunnel driving. In this project, the wanted work was to realize a GPR system containing an integrable antenna ULB on a TBM cutter head while working in low frequencies.To realize this antenna by answering the various constraints of dimensions, integration and radiation, a study of antenna insertion in a dielectric material was realized. So analyses were led for time on the subsoil nature encountered, of the compromise between low frequencies and minimal dimensions and especially the integrability of the antenna in a cavity. This study allowed to realize an innovative antenna named Khorn. The Khorn is an association of the K antenna and the Horn antenna. To estimate the performance of the Khorn in its environment, the footprint and the radar range were studied. Measures of validation of the realized prototypes were also made.

Ce manuscrit porte sur la conception d’un transistor à effet de champ destiné à l’observation de la photoluminescence de l’exciton et des complexes excitoniques chargés du ZnO sous l’influence d’un champ électrique. Pour cela, des simulations ont permis de définir un cahier des charges de la structure du transistor afin de bloquer la conductivité dans le canal de ZnO et d’appliquer un champ électrique intense. La seconde partie concerne le choix du matériau de grille et de l’électrode transparente de surface pour l’observation de la photoluminescence dans le canal. L’oxyde de gallium (-Ga2O3) a été choisi car il présente un grand gap, des propriétés d’isolant et de semi-conducteur avec dopage. Cependant les films de Ga2O3 dopés avec Ti, Sn, Zn et Mg élaborés par MOCVD n’ont pas révélé de conductivité. Les films d’alliages (Ga,Sn)2O3 n’ont pas non plus montré de conductivité et leur structure est étudiée intensivement. Des traitements plasma radiofréquence sous flux d’argon, d’oxygène ou d’hydrogène ont permis de montrer que l’implantation de l’hydrogène donne lieu à un niveau donneur avec une énergie d’activation de 7 meV. La conductivité est toutefois modulée par le dopage en Sn et les traitements s’accompagnent d’un changement de la sous-stœchiométrie en oxygène qui diminue la transparence à cause de la formation de niveau profond de lacune d’oxygène. La structure finale de la grille transparente dans l’ultraviolet pour l’observation de la photoluminescence du ZnO peut donc être élaborée par une grille diélectrique de -Ga2O3 puis une électrode conductrice transparente de (Ga,Sn)2O3 traitée superficiellement par un plasma d’hydrogène. / This manuscript covers the design of a field transistor for the observation of photoluminescence of the exciton and the charged excitonic complex of ZnO under the influence of an electric field. For this, simulations have helped to define the specifications of the transistor structure to block the conductivity in the ZnO channel and applying a strong electric field. The second part concerns the choice of gate material and the surface transparent electrode for the observation of photoluminescence in the channel. The gallium oxide (-Ga2O3) was chosen because it has a large gap, insulating properties and semiconductor properties with doping. However, Ga2O3 films doped with Ti, Sn, Zn and Mg MOCVD did not show conductivity. Films of alloys (Ga,Sn)2O3 have not shown either conductivity and their structure is studied intensively. Radio frequency plasma treatment under a flux of argon, oxygen or hydrogen have shown that implantation of hydrogen gives rise to a donor level with 7 meV activation energy. However, the conductivity is modulated by doping Sn and treatments are accompanied by a change of sub-stoichiometry in oxygen, which reduces the transparency due to the formation of deep level of oxygen vacancy. The final structure of the transparent gate in the ultraviolet for the observation of photoluminescence of ZnO can be prepared by a dielectric gate -Ga2O3 and a transparent conductive electrode of (Ga,Sn)2O3 surface treated by a plasma of hydrogen.

In biomedical applications realistic phantoms are becoming more useful for validation and testing of precursor systems. These artificial phantoms require stable and flexible tissue-mimicking materials with realistic dielectric properties in order to properly model human tissues. We have fabricated a low-water-content, low cost, mechanically and electrically stable, good shelf life and multi-layered heterogeneous phantom consisting of skin, fat and muscle tissues. We have chosen semi-solid type phantom for each tissue layer. The size and thickness of the each layer is chosen based on the average thickness of human tissue. Altering the ingredient composition wisely we can alter its dielectric properties also. By reason of no osmosis occurrence, the tissues can be employed to construct heterogeneous phantoms or even anthropomorphic phantoms without causing any changes in geometry or electrical properties. The performance of the fabricated phantom is carried out using an open-ended coaxial slim probe system by Agilent Technologies. Nearly all previous studies were based on very high frequency( VHF), so we present ultra-wide band (UWB), 500MHz-20GHz multilayered phantoms. We have measured our phantom after 2 month time period and we got quite good results for the dielectric properties without having significant variations. Thus, our fabricated sets of ATE phantom have good long lasting properties with good physical and dielectric stability.

An autonomous system consisting of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in cooperation with an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) is of interest in applications for military reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition (RSTA). The basic idea of such a system is to take advantage of the vehicles strengths and counteract their weaknesses. The cooperation aspect suggests that the UAV is capable of autonomously landing on the UGV. A fundamental part of the landing is to localise the UAV with respect to the UGV. Traditional navigation systems utilise global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receivers for localisation. GNSS receivers have many advantages, but they are sensitive to interference and spoofing. Therefore, this thesis investigates the feasibility of autonomous landing in a GNSS-denied scenario. The proposed landing system is divided into a control and an estimation system. The control system uses a proportional navigation (PN) control law to approach the UGV. When sufficiently close, a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller is used to match the movements of the UGV and perform a controlled descent and landing. The estimation system comprises an extended Kalman filter that utilises measurements from a camera, an imu and ultra-wide band (UWB) impulse radios. The landing system is composed of various results from previous research. First, the sensors used by the landing system are evaluated experimentally to get an understanding of their characteristics. The results are then used to determine the optimal sensor placements, in the design of the EKF, as well as, to shape the simulation environment and make it realistic. The simulation environment is used to evaluate the proposed landing system. The combined system is able to land the UAV safely on the moving UGV, confirming a fully-functional landing system. Additionally, the estimation system is evaluated experimentally, with results comparable to those obtained in simulation. The overall results are promising for the possibility of using the landing system with the presented hardware platform to perform a successful landing.

De nos jours les applications spatiales nécessitent d’embarquer toujours plus d’équipements afin de rendre les missions les plus complètes possibles. Cependant l’espace à bord des satellites est une ressource limitée et par conséquent, la miniaturisation de l’électronique embarquée est une nécessité cruciale. Dans les applications embarquées couvrant plusieurs plages de fréquence différentes, l’utilisation d’antennes ultra large bande (ULB) est une solution classique et efficace pour limiter le nombre d’antennes et de circuits associés. Leur miniaturisation présente donc un enjeu scientifique majeur. Une technique de miniaturisation consistant à charger une antenne spirale d’Archimède par un empilement d’anneaux résonants et couplés a récemment été découverte [1]-[3]. Elle permet une diminution de l’ordre de 35% du diamètre de l’antenne sans dégradation notable des performances en rayonnement. Les travaux de cette thèse permettent d’affiner la compréhension physique du rôle joué par les anneaux dans le phénomène de miniaturisation. Un circuit électrique équivalent est élaboré sur la base d’équations intégrales utilisant des fonctions d’essai étendues et le concept d’impédance de surface réactive. Ce circuit permet de simuler la réponse électromagnétique des anneaux empilés et couplés 10 fois plus vite qu’en utilisant des logiciels de simulation commerciaux et rigoureux. Ce gain de temps est mis à profit pour tester un nombre de combinaisons importants de solutions parmi lesquelles il est possible d’identifier la structure optimale pour la miniaturisation de la spirale d’Archimède chargée par des anneaux empilés et résonants. Pour maximiser l’effet des anneaux résonants couplés dans la miniaturisation de l’antenne, le choix de la fréquence de résonance des anneaux est crucial. Cette fréquence doit être suffisamment basse et permettre à l’antenne de rester adaptée en impédance sur la bande de fréquence la plus large possible. La fréquence de résonance des anneaux dépend du périmètre déployé des anneaux. Ce périmètre est fixé par le choix du motif de base et par le nombre de ses répétitions le long des anneaux. Une méthode rapide pour choisir le motif le plus adapté à la conception de l’antenne miniaturisée est présentée. Cette méthode et le circuit électrique équivalent permettent la conception optimisée et rapide d’une antenne ULB miniature. La validation de cette méthodologie de conception s’est faite expérimentalement sur la base de plusieurs réalisations. / Currently space applications require to embark more and more equipment to make the most complete missions possible. However, the space on satellites is a limited resource, therefore miniaturization of embedded electronics is a crucial requirement. In embedded applications covering several frequency ranges, use Ultra WideBand antennas (UWB) is a classic and effective solution to limiting the number of antennas and associated circuits. Therefore, the miniaturization of UWB antennas is a major scientific challenge. A miniaturization technique was recently discovered [1] - [3]. It consists to load an Archimedean spiral antenna by stacking coupled resonant rings. This technique allows a reduction of about 35% of the diameter of the antenna without significant degradation of radiating performances. The work of this thesis allows to improve the physical understanding of the role played by the rings in the miniaturization process. An equivalent circuit is developed on the basis of integral equations using extended test functions and the concept of surface impedance. This circuit simulates the electromagnetic response of the coupled and stacked rings 10 times faster than using commercial and rigorous simulation software. This time saving is employed to test a large number of solutions from which it is possible to identify the optimal structure for the miniaturization of the Archimedean spiral loaded with stacked resonant rings. To maximize the effect of coupled resonant rings in the miniaturization of the antenna, the choice of the resonant frequency of the rings is essential. This frequency must be low enough and allow the antenna to stay matched over the widest possible frequency band. The resonant frequency of the rings depends on the deployed perimeter of the rings. The perimeter length is fixed by the choice of the pattern and its number of repetitions along the rings. A quick methodology to select the most suitable pattern for the design of the miniaturized antenna is presented. This method and the equivalent electrical circuit enable a quick and optimized design of a miniature UWB antenna. The validation of this design methodology was done experimentally on the basis of several realizations.