LiDAR Radar Combi System

LiRaS refers to a novel sensor system which combines the advantages of Radar and LiDAR. The fusion of both technologies promises a high resolution survey of the surrounding and is therefore perfectly suited to support vehicles in public traffic.

Duration: 05/2024 - 04/2027

Funded by: BMBF

Contact: Stephan Kruse, Jan Brockmeier

PhoQS project: Modelling and Optimization of Photonic Wirebonds

High-quality photonic interconnects enable technological advances, both in optical data transmission and in quantum research projects. In this research project, optical broadband coupling methods will be investigated. A nano-precise 3D printer can be used to fabricate structures for photonic interfaces. Important work packages of this project ...

Duration: 09/2023 - 12/2024

Contact: Christian Kress, M. Sc., Martin Miroslavov Mihaylov

PhoQS project: Quantum photonic systems in silicon nitride technology

In this research project, the feasibility of integration of quantum optic components, which are used in photonic quantum computers and sensors, in commercially available silicon nitride technology is investigated.Silicon nitride is widely used in highly integrated CMOS technologies and therefore, it allows mass production of photonic components ...

Duration: 07/2023 - 12/2024

Contact: Tobias Schwabe, M.Sc.

PhoQS project: Quantum Assisted Sensor Systems

In this research project, a quantum-assisted lidar and photonic radar system will be built. For this purpose, a sensor transmit signal is modulated onto a CW laser signal, which is then transmitted directly (lidar) or after electro-optical conversion and an optional frequency multiplication (radar). In the case of photonic radar, the received ...

Duration: 07/2023 - 12/2024

Contact: Stephan Kruse

RadiOptics - EXIST Business Start-up Grant: RadiOptics

The goal of the RadiOptics project is to commercialize the next generation of microwave signal generators using a mode-locked laser (MLL). MLLs can generate a low-noise optical reference clock which have better precision in time unit measurement by orders of magnitude. The optical pulses of MLLs, however, cannot simply be used in a conventional ...

Duration: 06/2023 - 11/2024

Funded by: EU, BMWK, ESF

Contact: Dr Peter Hertenstein

MID4automative: Mechatronic Integrated Devices for Automotive Radar Systems

Novel and innovative technologies like automated and autonomous driving will provide solutions to pressing global issues related to traffic. Autonomous cars will contribute by optimizing traffic flows, resulting in a more efficient use of energy resources and infrastructure. In addition, they ensure better traffic regulation, which results in fewer ...

Duration: 03/2023 - 02/2026

Funded by: BMBF

Contact: Stephan Kruse

SPP 2314: INtegrated TERahErtz sySTems Enabling Novel Functionality (INTEREST)

The vision of the INTEREST SPP is to establish a well-defined terahertz community by following a holistic ‘integration’ approach in a dedicated coordinated initiative. The theme ‘Integrated Terahertz Systems’ will enable unseen functionalities and applications in the field of terahertz science and technologies. To accomplish this aim, effective ...

Duration: 01/2022 - 12/2026

Funded by: DFG

SPP 2314 - MLL-based Integrated THz Frequency Synthesizers (MINTS)

In the project MINTS it is planned to investigate and demonstrate electronic-photonic THz frequency synthesizer architectures which conform to the requirements of integration in silicon photonics (SiPh) and/or Indium Phosphite (InP) photonic technology. Building on the excellent spectral properties of mode-locked lasers (MLL) it is the target to ...

Duration: 01/2022 - 12/2026

Funded by: DFG

Contact: Vijayalakshmi Surendranath Shroff

FOR 2863 - Scalable THz Transceiver Impairment Model

Compared to radios operating at purely optical wavelengths or RF/microwave frequencies, the combination of extremely high absolute bandwidths and high relative bandwidths in the THz frequency regime, paired with the severe performance limitations of technologies operating in the so-called "THz-gap", imposes unique challenges on modern digital ...

Duration: 01/2022 - 09/2025

Funded by: DFG

Contact: Maxim Weizel, M.Sc.

FOR 2863 - Traceable Terahertz Transceivers (B2)

The B2 project of Meteracom focuses on the signal traceability in electronic THz analog transmit and receive frontends, including their functional building blocks for wideband THz signal generation, translation, amplification and sampling. The main objectives in phase II are to expand the transceiver functionalities towards the traceability of ...

Duration: 01/2022 - 12/2024

Funded by: DFG

Contact: Meysam Bahmanian