Energy-efficient optical communications at 2 micron beyond capacity crunch (2MAC)

Optical communications is the backbone of our information society; however, currently optical fiber transmission at conventional band is approaching the capacity limit. This project will explore optical communications at 2 um terra incognita and explore novel ways of using photonic chips for large-capacity energy-efficient optical communications at 2 um beyond the ‘capacity crunch’. The grant will allow the recruitment of three PhD students, one postdoc and purchasing of new equipment.