Finnish national infrastructure for light-based technologies

The project will develop the sub-area of the FinnLight national infrastructure dedicated to integrated optics. Compared to the traditional assembly of discrete optical components, integrated optics enable much more compact and efficient processing functionalities with tremendous potential in many application areas including communications, biosensors, quantum computing, and many others. Integrated optics is one of the major trends in photonics, providing a significant gain in terms of reduced size, weight, power consumption, and reliability contributing to a healthy, green & digital future. Complemented by FinnLight existing tools, the integrated optics capabilities will yield significant scientific impact and technological developments in the coming decade, strengthening the position of Finland as one of the high-tech leaders and providing new business opportunities.