NEPOMUQ: Innovation through Novel Perovskite Materials

The NEPOMUQ research project, a collaboration between AMO GmbH and the University of Wuppertal, focuses on the development of integrated optoelectronic modulators based on novel perovskite materials. These materials exhibit strong nonlinear optical properties and will be studied over the next three years. The project aims to create innovative modulators that serve as key components for optical and photonic applications. NEPOMUQ could pave the way for ultra-fast communication systems, advanced sensors, and laser displays. The project is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) with approximately 2 million euros.

Photonics: A Revolution in Information Technology

Photonic circuits, which use light instead of electrons as information carriers, have the potential to spark a technological revolution similar to that of microelectronics. By combining electronics and photonics on a single chip, new functionalities with unprecedented speed and efficiency can emerge. However, powerful modulators are required to control light, and these are currently unavailable. NEPOMUQ addresses this gap by developing optically nonlinear perovskite materials that are cost-effective and can be produced at low temperatures. This could lead to the creation of photonic chips that dynamically control light using electrical signals—at minimal energy consumption.

From Fundamental Research to Innovative Applications

NEPOMUQ leverages the expertise of AMO GmbH and the University of Wuppertal to demonstrate the transferability of perovskite properties to thin films and to develop novel electro-optical components. The technology also holds promise for quantum computing, enabling photonic chips with thousands of ions. Early interest in follow-up projects has been expressed by companies in the quantum computing and communication sectors. NEPOMUQ could thus lay the foundation for new design paradigms and application-oriented developments in integrated photonics.