A new generation of solar-pumped fiber lasers
PhotoniX develops a new class of solar-powered Thulium-doped fiber lasers that directly convert sunlight into coherent laser radiation at around 2 µm. The project addresses key challenges that have historically limited solar-pumped fiber lasers, including efficient coupling of sunlight into optical fibers, optimized excitation dynamics in rare-earth-doped fibers, and thermal stability under high solar irradiance. By combining expertise in solar optics, fiber technology, modelling, and laser systems, PhotoniX aims to demonstrate the first practical mid-infrared solar-pumped fiber laser platform.
Potential X-applications
PhotoniX technology could enable a wide range of applications, including space systems and autonomous sensing, biomedical laser technologies, environmental monitoring, remote sensing and LIDAR, optical communications, and advanced laser-based manufacturing. By enabling direct solar-to-laser energy conversion, the project opens new possibilities for compact, energy-autonomous photonic platforms operating in remote, space, or energy-constrained environments.
PhotoniX is funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme through the European Innovation Council (EIC) Pathfinder programme under Grant Agreement No. 101258550.
In PHOTONIX, Lumoscribe serves as Technical Coordinator, WP6 Leader, and the partner responsible for system integration and component development for solar-pumped fiber lasers. The project aims to develop a new class of solar-powered fiber lasers that directly convert concentrated sunlight into coherent mid-infrared laser radiation, enabling energy-autonomous photonic technologies.
Lumoscribe contributes its expertise in optical fiber technologies, fiber laser systems, and photonic prototyping to support the development, integration, and validation of key components required for the project’s solar-pumped fiber laser platform.
Website: https://photonix-project.eu/
LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/photonix-project/
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