Imagine replacing a bulky, hand-assembled laser machine with a tiny chip that does the same job. This technology allows the laser to change its color and frequency almost instantly, like a high-speed dimmer switch for light. It makes precision light tools small enough to fit into wearable devices or cars.
Current laser systems are bulky, expensive, and manually assembled, which prevents them from being used in compact devices. They also lack the ability to change wavelengths quickly, limiting their use in high-speed sensing and quantum tech.
The project is developing wafer-scale integrated lasers combining silicon nitride circuits, III-V gain media, and piezoelectric actuators. Initial work includes design architectures and specifications for these light sources.
If you are a vehicle manufacturer dealing with bulky LiDAR systems that lack resolution — this project developed compact, fast-tunable laser sources that enable high-resolution LiDAR for autonomous mobility.
If you are a developer dealing with large diagnostic equipment that cannot be worn by patients — this project developed integrated lasers that enable wearable diagnostic systems based on precise light-matter interaction.
If you are a sensing firm dealing with unstable lasers for gas detection — this project developed ultra-stable lasers for distributed fiber sensing and gas detection to improve infrastructure monitoring.
By shifting from manually assembled bulk systems to integrated, wafer-scale lasers, the project aims to reduce production costs and enhance reliability.
Yes, the project focuses on wafer-scale manufacturability and scalable assembly concepts based on 3D printing to enable high-volume markets.
Based on available project data, the project aims to establish an all-European value chain covering III-V and low-loss PICs, though specific licensing terms are not listed.
The technology targets unprecedented frequency agility with nanosecond response times.
The project period runs from 2024-10-01 to 2028-03-31.
The consortium is highly balanced for technology transfer, consisting of 8 partners across 5 countries. With a 50% industry ratio (4 industrial partners, including 2 SMEs and the coordinator Thales), the project ensures that the research from the 3 universities and 1 research center is directly aligned with commercial manufacturing requirements.
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