{"id":3963,"date":"2026-03-10T13:13:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T11:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catedrachip.upc.edu\/photonic-circuits\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T11:02:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T09:02:16","slug":"photonic-circuits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/catedrachip.upc.edu\/en\/photonic-circuits\/","title":{"rendered":"Photonic circuits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter partners-cover-heading\" style=\"min-height:358px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2666 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/catedrachip.upc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/circuits-fononics-bg-heading-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns no-margin no-padding is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column upc-heading-content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading partners-cover-heading text-display-regular\">Photonic Circuit Field (ICFO)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"partners-cover-description\">We explore new methodologies and processes for the development of integrated photonic chips, focusing on the design, characterization and operation with innovative materials and functionalities. Our application lines include quantum cryptography, hybrid image sensors and integration with microelectronics in hybrid systems. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ongoing investigations<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n    <section class=\"project-cards\">\n        <div class=\"project-cards__grid\">\n\n                                <a class=\"project-card\" href=\"https:\/\/catedrachip.upc.edu\/en\/project\/characterization-and-optimization-of-quantum-entropy-sources-based-on-phase-diffusion-in-semiconductor-lasers\/\">\n\n                    <figure class=\"project-card__organization-logo\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/develop.genium.click\/chipupc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/org-quside.png\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/figure>\n        \n        <h4 class=\"project-card__project-title\">Characterization and optimization of quantum entropy sources based on phase diffusion in semiconductor lasers<\/h4>\n\n                    <figure class=\"project-card__investor-photo\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/catedrachip.upc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ellipse-77.png\" alt=\"Pietro Giacomo Vigan\u00f2\">\n            <\/figure>\n        \n\n                    <p class=\"project-card__investor-name\">Pietro Giacomo Vigan\u00f2<\/p>\n        \n                    <p class=\"project-card__investor-type\">Research Support Investigator<\/p>\n        \n        <svg class=\"link-arrow\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 13\" fill=\"none\">\n          <path d=\"M0.28272 10.3025C-0.0945465 10.7059 -0.0945465 11.3598 0.28272 11.7632C0.659986 12.1665 1.27165 12.1665 1.64892 11.7632L0.96582 11.0328L0.28272 10.3025ZM11.2853 1.03284C11.2853 0.462418 10.8527 1.90078e-06 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