📢 Curious about the latest in #photonics? The LOLIPOP Project publications page is live with key research insights 🔬 👉 horizon-de-lolipop.eu/public… #LOLIPOPProject #Research #EUfunded

📣 𝗟𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗢𝗣 𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗢 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 PCRL’s Dr. Charalampos Zervos presents work on lithium niobate on silicon nitride for integrated photonics. 📅 19 Jan 2026 — 2:45 PM PST 📍 Moscone West 🔗horizon-de-lolipop.eu/lolipo… #LOLIPOPproject #Photonics #OPTO2026

📍 𝗟𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗢𝗣 𝗠𝟯𝟴 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗖, 𝗚𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁 On 7–8 October 2025, we met at IDLab–imec in Ghent, Belgium, for the LOLIPOP Project M38 plenary meeting, two days of 💡 updates, 💬discussions and 🤝collaboration! Our partners shared progress and next steps toward developing a lithium niobate–empowered silicon nitride platform for fragmentation-free operation in the visible and near-infrared spectrum. Also, we also had the chance to tour IMEC’s photonics labs and see cutting-edge technologies up close. 💡 We’re excited to keep advancing hybrid photonic integration and building high-performance optical systems. Stay tuned for more updates! 🔗horizon-de-lolipop.eu/lolipo… #LOLIPOPProject #EUResearch #EUfunded #ResearchInnovation #OpticalSystems #PhotonicIntegration

🎯 𝗟𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗢𝗣 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 #𝟰 👉 @LolipopProject is developing CMOS electronics with low power consumption and high bandwidth (up to 30 GHz) to drive the hybrid TriPleX PICs. At the core of this effort: ✅ Electronic drivers and transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs) for LNOI modulators and Ge-PDs ✅ Multiple CMOS versions tailored for low power, high bandwidth, high linearity, or ultra-low noise performance ✅ TIAs for the squeezing source (Module-3) ensuring NEP < 50 pW/(Hz)¹/² and > 15 dB clearance above detector floor ✅ Full integration of drivers and TIAs with hybrid TriPleX PICs on circuit boards 💡 This innovation is not just about electronics, it’s about creating energy-efficient, high-performance circuits that enable advanced photonic functions in quantum and next-gen communication systems. 📌 Click to read more about LOLIPOP Project Objectives 🔗horizon-de-lolipop.eu/object… #LOLIPOPProject #Photonics #CMOS #Electronics #PICs #GePhotodiodes #TriPleX #Semiconductors #ResearchInnovation #HorizonEurope #EUfunded

🎯 𝐋𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐎𝐏 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐎𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 #𝟯 👉 LOLIPOP Project is designing active elements and external cavity lasers (ECLs) on the hybrid TriPleX platform – delivering ultra-narrow linewidth (<10 kHz), wide tunability (up to 60 nm) and operation at 780, 905 and 1064 nm! At the core of this effort: ✅ GaAs-based multi-quantum well (MQW) structures optimized for high output power (>50 mW) ✅ Flip-chip bonded active elements integrated on TriPleX with precise mechanical alignment ✅ External cavity lasers using high-Q micro-ring resonators (MRRs) and Vernier effect tuning ✅ Phase shifters (PZTs) enabling fast reconfiguration at low power consumption ✅ Three high-performance lasers for SHG (1064 nm), SPDC (780 nm) and LIDAR/photonic neural networks (905 nm) 💡 This innovation is not just about narrow linewidths or tunability, it’s about building next‑generation laser sources to power advanced sensing, quantum optics, and photonic systems. 📌 Click to read more about LOLIPOP Project Objectives 🔗 horizon-de-lolipop.eu/object… #LOLIPOPPRoject #Photonics #IntegratedOptics #GePhotodiodes #TriPleX #Semiconductors #ResearchInnovation #HorizonEurope #EUfunded

🔍 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁? At the 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗡𝗶𝗼𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 in Shanghai, our partner CSEM presented their open-access platform for building advanced photonic chips using thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN). 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀: 🔹Standard design kits 🔹Packaging support 🔹Multiple fabrication runs per year It’s already powering innovation in EU projects like @LolipopProject and @SPRINTER_EU, helping turn research into real-world photonic technologies. 👉Click to read more horizon-de-lolipop.eu/1458-2… #LOLIPOPProject #SPRINTERProject #Photonics #Optics #Research #Innovation

🚀 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝗙𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲! As part of the @LolipopProject, our team presented the poster: “𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗹𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆-𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗡𝗶𝗼𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆-𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝘆” 🔍 In this work, we demonstrated a hybrid photonic module combining thin-film lithium niobate and silicon nitride, enabling wavelength conversion from 1560 nm to 780 nm. Using optical frequency-domain reflectometry (OFDR), we precisely characterized reflections at each integration facet, a key step for ensuring performance in nonlinear and quantum photonic applications. 📈 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳: • -27.8 dB (fiber–interposer) • -31.7 dB (interposer–PPLN) • -21.4 dB (PPLN–interposer) 📄 The full poster and article are now available online at 🔗 horizon-de-lolipop.eu/public… #LOLIPOPProject #PhotonicIntegration #QuantumPhotonics @LioniX_Int @PHIX_Photonics #QuantumTechnologies #OpticalSensing #HorizonEurope #OFS2025

🔍 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗢𝗣 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗡𝗶𝗼𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲 (𝗧𝗙𝗟𝗡) 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀 (𝗣𝗜𝗖𝘀)? Presented by @CSEMInfo, it highlights key developments in building an open-access TFLN PIC foundry, including: ✅ A robust Process Design Kit (PDK) ✅ High-performance modulators, waveguides, and edge couplers ✅ Low propagation loss & high electro-optic bandwidth ✅ CMOS-compatible operation ✅ 150 mm wafer process with multilayer integration 📊 The poster also shares statistical results from recent fabrication runs, showing clear gains in performance and yield. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 🔗 horizon-de-lolipop.eu/lolipo… 📢 Keep an eye out for what’s next from @LOLIPOP Project! #LOLIPOPproject #HorizonEU #EUprojects #EUfunded #IntegratedPhotonics #SiliconNitride #LithiumNiobate #Innovation #PICs

Great to see @LolipopProject featured alongside @SPRINTER_EU in @CSEMInfo annual report! 📢✨ A strong highlight for our TFLN module and the collaborative innovation between our projects. 🤝💡 🔗Read more: x.com/SPRINTER_EU/status/193… #SPRINTERProject #LOLIPOPproject #HorizonEurope #EUfunded #CSEM #OpticalCommunications #Innovation #DataTransmission

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✨ 𝐋𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐎𝐏 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 | 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐍𝐢𝐎𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐋𝐈𝐜𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐎𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐈𝐑 ✨ 👉 Despite significant advancements in #photonics, spectral bands below 1100 nm remain largely underserved in terms of integration solutions. Meanwhile, silicon nitride is booming and lithium niobate is making a strong comeback in the form of lithium niobate on insulator (LNOI). 💡 Recognizing this unique opportunity, @LolipopProject is developing a disruptive platform that pushes the limits of integration, modulation and nonlinear performance across the 400–1600 nm spectrum. 🔍 Want to learn more? 🎥 Watch our video presentation for key insights. 🔗horizon-de-lolipop.eu/media-… #PhotonicsEU | #research | #horizoneurope

@LolipopProject is taking #photonic integration to the next level, harnessing CSEM's LNOI process to create hybrid TriPleX hashtag#PICs with advanced functionalities and broad wavelength capabilities. 🔑 Here’s a look at our key objectives: 🔹 Objective 1: Integrate LNOI on TriPleX for high-speed modulation and nonlinear functions, with sub-circuits tailored for applications from phase modulation to second harmonic generation. 🔹 Objective 2: Develop Ge photodiodes for wideband detection (400-1600 nm) with high responsivity, enabling efficient, side-illuminated detectors on the TriPleX platform. 🔹 Objective 3: Create ultra-narrow linewidth external cavity lasers, offering tunable output for high-precision LIDAR and neural network modules. 🔹 Objective 4: Design CMOS drivers and amplifiers for high-bandwidth (up to 30 GHz) operation, delivering low power consumption. 🔹 Objective 5: Demonstrate the use of LOLIPOP technology for Laser Doppler Vibrometers at 532 nm with ultra-high detection bandwidth (6 GHz). 🔹 Objective 6: Demonstrate the use of LOLIPOP technology for FMCW LIDAR modules at 905 nm with ultra-high chirp (10 GHz) and beam scanning mechanism on-chip. 🔹 Objective 7: Demonstrate the use of LOLIPOP technology for photonic integrated convolutional neural networks with ultra-high computation speed (24 TOPS) 🔹 Objective 8: Build integrated squeezed state sources for quantum protocols, pushing the envelope in quantum key distribution and computation. 🔹 Objective 9: Establish a roadmap for LOLIPOP’s technology, focusing on micro-transfer printing for LNOI-on-TriPleX to drive commercial applications across visible and near-infrared wavelengths. 👉 Stay tuned as we make integrated photonic technologies more versatile and accessible than ever! 🔗horizon-de-lolipop.eu/ #PhotonicsEU #research #horizoneurope #TechInnovation #ResearchAndDevelopment #HorizonEurope

🌟 The @LolipopProject is taking a major step forward by combining silicon nitride and lithium niobate on insulator (LNOI) technology. With a focus on enhancing optical functionality, spectral coverage and scalable production, LOLIPOP is pioneering a hybrid LNOI-on-TriPleX platform. 🚀 This #innovation promises high-speed modulation ⚡, second-order nonlinear processing, and cutting-edge performance across a wide spectrum, paving the way for new breakthroughs in integrated #photonics. 🔔Stay tuned for more advancements! 🔗horizon-de-lolipop.eu/ #PhotonicsEU #research #horizoneurope #TechInnovation #ResearchAndDevelopment #HorizonEurope

Day two of the #EEAI2024 conference!!!  Multiple parallel sessions with more than 31 presentations and 6 projects' pitch presentations: @Ai4Csm, @a_iqready, @LolipopProject, @ARCHIMEDES_KDT, @CleveSocial, #SMARTY. Stay tuned for more updates!

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Lithium niobate on insulator (#LNOI) is a PIC platform enabling⚡high-speed, ⚙️low-power modulation, perfect for hashtag#datacom needs. For the @LolipopProject, @PHIX_Photonics assembled a module with 5 modulators, achieving 40 GHz 📶 modulation and very low optical loss. Read more 🔗horizon-de-lolipop.eu/lolipo… #Photonics #HighSpeedModulation #Innovation #PhotonicsEU #research #horizoneurope

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The @LolipopProject #video #presentation is available #online! 📽️ Watch it now at🔗t.ly/7bosx @IccsNtua @PCRL7 @LioniX_Int @CSEMInfo @PHIX_Photonics @UCC @UTwente @SuperlumDiodes #optagonphotonics @PolytecInc @imec_int @QuiXQuantum @IRIDALabs #photonics

👉Want to learn more about @LolipopProject? 🎯 Check the project objectives 🔗horizon-de-lolipop.eu/object… #PhotonicsEU #research #horizoneurope #photonics #eufunded

⚠️In case you missed this...👨🏽‍💻 @LolipopProject website is ONLINE! 👉🏽Learn more about the project and 🚩 stay tuned for more to come! ➜ 🔗horizon-de-lolipop.eu/ #PhotonicsEU #research #horizoneurope #photonics #eufunded