Project: Sensors based on Photonic Integrated Circuit external cavity diode lasers

Acronym sPICed (Reference Number: 113282)
Duration 01/06/2019 - 02/06/2021
Project Topic We will jointly develop ultra-compact, tunable and narrow-band laser systems capable of the most demanding sensing applications. The external cavity diode laser (ECDL) is based on a hybrid assembly approach using GaAs laser diodes combined with a silicon-nitride photonic integrated circuit (PIC). This combination enables us to build a laser resonator with a very high quality factor on a tiny footprint, i.e., telecom butterfly stype packaging. See annex 1 for schematic pictures.
Network Eurostars 2
Call Eurostars Cut–off 11

Project partner

Number Name Role Country
1 TOPTICA Photonics AG Coordinator Germany
2 Lionix International B.V. Partner Netherlands
3 Ferdinand-Braun-Institut Partner Germany