Project description
Mode-hop free tuneable perovskite-based laser sources in the visible-NIR band
Visible light makes up a small but important part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths are a much larger region and correspond to the frequencies of vibration of atoms in a molecule around their chemical bonds. Thus, tuneable laser sources in the visible/NIR range are essential for a variety of applications involving sensing or imaging of molecules and materials, such as LiDAR, optical coherence tomography, molecular spectroscopy, and quantum photonics. The ERC-funded PEROTUNE project aims to demonstrate new continuous-tuning (mode-hop free) laser sources based on promising perovskite materials to address current limitations. Advanced integration techniques will support advanced photonic devices, paving the way for future advancements in sensing, imaging, and quantum technologies.
Objective
The availability of a tunable laser source in the visible and near-infrared (NIR) range is crucial for a variety of high-impact applications, such as frequency-modulated continuous wave LiDAR, optical coherence tomography, quantum photonics, and molecular spectroscopy. Despite the demand, current solutions for tunable lasers in these wavelength ranges remain limited, both in terms of availability and performance. Metal halide perovskite thin films are emerging as highly promising materials for such applications due to their exceptional optical properties, ease of processing, and compatibility with a wide range of substrates and photonic platforms.
In PEROTUNE, we aim to demonstrate a mode-hop free (MHF) tunable laser by leveraging the unique properties of perovskite materials combined with innovative design strategies to enable continuous tuning without mode hopping. This approach capitalizes on the tunability and high optical gain of perovskites in the visible/NIR spectrum, addressing current limitations in laser source technology. By adopting advanced integration techniques, the proposed design will deliver compact, efficient, and versatile laser sources suitable for a wide range of applications. In particular, this breakthrough innovation has the potential to impact fields ranging from medical diagnostics and environmental monitoring to advanced manufacturing and telecommunications, opening new doors for next generation photonic devices
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HORIZON.1.1 - European Research Council (ERC)
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3001 Leuven
Belgium
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