SubsidieMeestersFrequency-agile lasers for photonic sensing
FORTE aims to develop a scalable, high-performance, photonic integrated circuit-based laser technology for fiber sensing and FMCW LiDAR, enhancing manufacturing and reducing costs.
Projectdetails
Introduction
Lasers are a ubiquitous technology in optical communication, sensors, LiDAR, or emerging quantum science and technology. Yet, the principles by which lasers are manufactured have remarkably not changed since the invention of the laser: they are assembled by hand, using bulk components or optical fibers.
Current Limitations
While integrated lasers based on silicon photonics exist, they do not challenge such high-performance legacy laser systems. FORTE will change this notion. Building on a recent breakthrough in the field of low-loss integrated photonics, it is today possible to create lasers that are low cost, wafer-scale manufacturable, and have better performance than the fiber laser – the workhorse of fiber sensing and the gold standard in coherence.
Project Ambition
The overarching ambition of this EIC transition project is to:
- Develop a prototype and mature photonic integrated circuit-based frequency-agile ultra-low noise laser technology.
- Apply it to the domain of fiber sensing and FMCW LiDAR.
- Develop a scalable manufacturing process.
Unique Selling Points
The unique selling points (USP) of the platform are:
- Based on photonic integrated circuit technology that is scalable, flexible, and reconfigurable.
- Extremely high performance in terms of optical coherence and frequency agility.
Technology Overview
The technology is based on a patented approach that combines:
- Ultra-low loss photonic integrated circuits based on silicon nitride.
- MEMS technology, as used in wireless technology.
This approach addresses the need for low-noise laser sources in multiple domains of photonic sensing, including:
- Distributed fiber optic sensing (DFOS).
- Coherent laser ranging (FMCW LiDAR).
Consortium and Commercialization
The consortium includes companies in fiber sensing, LiDAR, as well as in the development of industrial manufacturing tools. The results will be commercialized by the involvement of SMEs in fiber sensing and a dedicated startup to bring hybrid integrated frequency-agile low noise lasers to the market.
Financiële details & Tijdlijn
Financiële details
| Subsidiebedrag | € 1.966.218 |
| Totale projectbegroting | € 1.966.218 |
Tijdlijn
| Startdatum | 1-10-2023 |
| Einddatum | 31-3-2026 |
| Subsidiejaar | 2023 |
Partners & Locaties
Projectpartners
- THALESpenvoerder
- ARAGON PHOTONICS LABS SL
- FICONTEC SERVICE GMBH
- ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE FEDERALE DE LAUSANNE
- DEEPLIGHT SA
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