Łukasiewicz – Institute of Microelectronics and Photonics has a history spanning over 50 years, conducting advanced research in photonics, regarded as the technology of the 21st century. Scientists develop Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), the photonic equivalent of microprocessors, which open up entirely new possibilities for various industries and everyday life.
Our portfolio of key photonic technologies with application potential includes fiber optic and micro-optical technologies, as well as lasers and radiation detectors. We produce new materials: silicon carbide, electronic and flake graphene, advanced ceramics. We research their properties for industrial applications.
We undertake projects that can be used in the defense industry and for national security, including:
• quantum cascade lasers (QCL) emitting in the bands: 4.5-5.5 μm and 8-10 + μm, compact and easily controllable. Perfect light sources for mid and far infrared applications,
• microelectronic and photonic systems for applications in targeting systems,
• photodiodes for missile and missile guidance systems,
• AlGaN / GaN microwave transistor for S-band radiolocation in GaN-HEMT technology,
• specialized integrated circuits for optoelectronic heads,
• cold plasma generator for protection against biological hazards.