Nanoheterostructural electronics, photonics and radio photonics

Strategic project develops the integrated component base using new physical principles and novel materials, in conjunction with basic technologies for its industrial production. This effort generates a new track in electronics: nanoheterostructural photonic integrated circuits.

Objectives of the strategic project

• Develop a 9xx nm laser crystal for radio-photonic integrated circuits and pumping high-power narrow-band fiber lasers for space laser communication.
• Develop pulse radiation sources and digital ultra-high resolution matrix photodetector systems for space and lidar applications.
• Develop technology for the synthesis of layered structures and nanostructures using new materials that provide the required refractive index contrast (dispersion), with optical losses and other essential characteristics important for photonic integrated systems and their components, including emitters, receivers, waveguides, as well as other active and passive optical components.
• Develop topologies and prototypes of hybrid and integrated photonic circuits (e.g., random number generators, transceiver modules, spectrum analyzers, etc.).

Expected results of the strategic project

Updated fundamental knowledge and practical results in the field of nanoheterostructure electronics, photonics and radio photonics.

Basic technologies to produce microwave electronics and photonic elements, including photonic integrated circuits. Prototypes of multifunctional photonic integrated systems: monochromatic signal generators, frequency grid generators, noise and random number generators, spectrum analyzers and transceiver modules. Their pilot versions will have on-site testing and production at the facilities of LETI industrial partners.