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ICT Work Programme 2007-08 (479KB)

Objective ICT-2007.3.5: Photonic components and subsystems

Target outcomes
a) Core photonic components and subsystems, which are essential in multiple application fields: (1) High performance lasers. (2) High brightness, power efficient solid-state light sources for ICT and general lighting applications. (3) Optical fibres for high performance and for specific functions. (4) High performance image sensors. (5) Sensors exploiting innovative sensing principles.
b) Application-specific photonic components and subsystems for application fields, which are strategic for Europe and which are important drivers of photonics technology development: Components and subsystems for: (1) truly cost effective broadband core networks at 40 Gb/s or beyond per channel. (2) scalable, future-proof and economic broadband access and local area networks. (3) minimally invasive medical diagnosis and prevention. (4) sensing for environment, well-being, safety and security.
RTD on photonic components and subsystems may also cover related materials and fabrication technologies (including mounting and packaging), and related photonic system concepts.
Expected Impact
• Leading position of European industry in high-value photonic products.
• New photonic based applications in several industrial sectors with emphasis on communications, health, well-being, environment, safety and security.
• Continued European leadership in RTD in photonics from components to systems, securing the necessary human resources and knowledge to design, produce and use new generations of photonic components.
Funding schemes
a-c): CP; d): CP, NoE; e): CSA
Call: FP7-ICT-2007-2