Headed by : Jean-François ROUX 
Objectives
The research conducted by the PHOTO team covers the electromagnetic spectrum from THz to visible light and focuses on the design, manufacture, and characterization of optical components and devices.
Members
The team consists of approximately 25 members, including researchers, lecturers, doctoral students, and postdoctoral researchers: list.
Research topics
- The Integrated Photonics on Glass topic aims to develop devices based on four basic building blocks: laser sources, optical detection, optical functions integrated on glass, and optical interaction with an analyte. This activity is supported by a technological platform on glass that is unique in France and also benefits from cross-disciplinary expertise in optical simulation.
- The Characterization of THz Materials and Devices theme explores the field of THz waves, drawing on expertise in characterization through spectroscopy and imaging, experience in broadband signal generation and detection, and a desire to develop new THz applications. The open characterization platform, PLATERA, reinforces this activity.
- In addition, the PHOTO team participates in the cross-disciplinary Sensors research area.
Expertise
The team's activities are based on two areas of expertise that have been internationally recognized for several decades:
- mastery of a technology for manufacturing integrated optical components on glass
- implementation of THz optoelectronic components and systems for characterization applications
The team's contributions range from proposing new components to implementing new applications. They cover fields as varied as telecommunications, sensors for the environment, industry, and healthcare, quantum technologies, and new methods of information processing such as neuromorphic computing.
