Project
Photonics Integrated Circuits for Free-Space Optical Communication Systems (FSOC)
Tasks and Activities to be Implemented within the Project
The project envisages industrial research and development work on designing and producing integrated, multi-channel transmitting and receiving systems equipped with control electronics, optical beamforming systems and positioning systems. It also involves developing technology demonstrators in the form of free-space communication systems that operate in various spectral ranges. These include the near-infrared (NIR) range, which is typical for fibre-optic telecommunications and corresponds to a wavelength of 1550 nm. Another range is the much more attractive mid-infrared (MIR) range for free-space communication. This encompasses two subbands: 4–6 µm and 8–12 µm.
Target Groups
The project’s target group comprises potential recipients of the developed technology, including entities from the telecommunications, defence, transport, science, and industry sectors.
Project Objective
The project aims to develop and comprehensively investigate new, qualitative solutions for free space optical communication (FSOC) systems that are based on integrated photonics.
Project Results
The project will result in the development of PIC-compatible QCL lasers and detectors operating at frequencies above 2.5 GHz, as well as prototype QCL laser systems that have not yet been produced in Poland.
Project No.
FENG.01.01-IP.01-A0MR/24
Financing
The project is co-financed by the European Union through the European Funds for a Modern Economy 2021–2027 (FENG) program, National Centre for Research and Development grant program, Priority 1: Support for Entrepreneurs, Action: SMART Path.
Project Leader
VIGO Photonics S.A.
Project Partner
Warsaw University of Technology
Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Microelectronics and Photonics
Project Value
26,593,388.60 zł
EU Funding Contribution
21,451,628.08 zł