Articles on Fiber optics and photonics

Thin glass wires are helping Hitachi Energy make production in Ludvika more data-driven, with the aim of sharpening its products. "Fibre optics can give us much more information than traditional sensors," says Christos Athanasopoulos, chief engineer at Hitachi Energy in Sweden.

Increased productivity, more consistent quality, and an improved work environment in the steel plant. These are the results as specialty steel manufacturer Alleima now implements RISE’s research into actual production.

A technology that could change everything – from drug development to cybersecurity. Quantum computers are expected to solve problems that today's most powerful supercomputers would never be able to figure out. Is Sweden keeping up with developments?

We have been conducting research for 20+ years in photonics and optical fibers that can be used as sensors. We have two supporting laboratories, one in Kista (Stockholm) and one in Hudiksvall. Our researchers have deep expertise in the field and you can both read our publications and work with us on applied development projects.

Professor Qin Wang is one of RISE's leading experts in semiconductors. Qin is passionate about science and one of the few who work with quantum technology in practice. An example is a solution called FSO "Free Space Optics" modulator - a system for wireless communication at GB speed via laser light.