Obiettivo The main objectives of this project are to design and build novel photonic integrated circuits (PICs) that can be inserted into high-performance optical communications systems. PICs will be built for high capacity advanced modulation format telecommunications systems, for all-optical switching and routing, for microwave photonic systems, for free space lasers communications systems, and for biosensors. PICs combine more than one optical function on a single chip. The functions can be active functions such as optical signal generation, optical modulation, or photodetection, as well as passive functions such as optical signal routing or filtering. PICs provide a means for significantly reducing system size, weight and power, improving reliability, and increasing system performance and functionality. Traditionally optical systems are built from discrete components and the components are connected together using fiber connections. This is cumbersome in that each time light is coupled from a chip to an optical fiber, or from an optical fiber to a chip, signal power is reduced. This negatively impacts the system because each fiber connection is a potential failure point, and the devices must operate at higher levels to compensate for the optical losses. PICs can overcome these issues by connecting components on the chip using optical waveguides. They can realize novel system architectures employing advanced modulation formats where systems built from discrete components might be too complex and negatively impact size, weight, and power requirements. Additionally, when PICs are inserted into systems employing feedback networks, significantly higher bandwidth can be realized because of the lower feedback loop delays that are achievable. The novel devices and PICs that will be developed are intended to drastically improve the performance of systems for optical communications. Campo scientifico engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensorsbiosensorsengineering and technologymaterials engineeringfibersengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringinformation engineeringtelecommunicationsnatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsfibre opticsnatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticslaser physics Programma(i) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Argomento(i) FP7-PEOPLE-2011-IIF - Marie Curie Action: "International Incoming Fellowships" Invito a presentare proposte FP7-PEOPLE-2011-IIF Vedi altri progetti per questo bando Meccanismo di finanziamento MC-IIF - International Incoming Fellowships (IIF) Coordinatore SCUOLA SUPERIORE DI STUDI UNIVERSITARI E DI PERFEZIONAMENTO S ANNA Contributo UE € 193 726,80 Indirizzo PIAZZA MARTIRI DELLA LIBERTA 33 56127 Pisa Italia Mostra sulla mappa Regione Centro (IT) Toscana Pisa Tipo di attività Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contatto amministrativo Gabriele Parducci (Mr.) Collegamenti Contatta l’organizzazione Opens in new window Sito web Opens in new window Costo totale Nessun dato
