TeraCom is an EPSRC funded Programme Grant led by the University of Leeds, working in collaboration with UCL and the University of Cambridge.
We aim to develop the first integrated high throughput wireless communication systems operating at carrier frequencies >2 THz, enabling a two orders-of-magnitude increase in data rates over state-of-the-art RF and microwave systems to target system throughputs >1 Tbit/s.
Objective 1: We will demonstrate wireless communication systems operating in the 2 – 5 THz frequency range with transmission rates >100 Gbit/s using advanced modulation formats encoding multiple bits per symbol, and we will investigate the potential for quantum key distribution (QKD) at these frequencies for future secure communications.
Objective 2: We will develop edge- and surface-emitting quantum cascade lasers (QCLs) tuned to atmospheric windows, and deliver continuous-wave output powers >100 mW, with beam qualities of M2<1.2, optimize operation at Peltier-cooler temperatures, and demonstrate the first room temperature THz QCL.
Objective 3: We will develop fast optical and electrical modulation methodologies, including new photonic integrated circuit architectures, enabling independent modulation of intensity (>25:1) and phase (2p) at >10 Gsymbols/s, leading to >100 Gbits/s transmission.
Objective 4: We will demonstrate direct and heterodyne Schottky barrier detection (SBD) over the 2–5 THz range and at >100 Gbits/s, and demonstrate new amplitude and fully phase-resolved coherent detection, exploring QCL heterodyne receivers, in-plane photoelectric detector arrays and electro-optic detection, that have the potential to surpass significantly the noise figure of SBDs.
Objective 5: We will train and inspire a diverse cohort of future UK academic and industrial leaders and innovators in a long-term holistic, collaborative, and cross-disciplinary environment, promote outreach and advocacy, and build capability in an area of national shortage.
Company Details
- Address
- Scalability Challenges In Quantum Computing.”
- Industry
- Higher Education
- NAICS
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Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Website
- https://teracom.uk/
- Keywords
- APPG for Semiconductors.
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Teracom Programme Grant's website is https://teracom.uk/
Teracom Programme Grant's LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/company/teracom-programme-grant
Teracom Programme Grant's industry is
Higher Education
Teracom Programme Grant's top competitors are
Allegro Eu,
Spæs,
Appg For Semiconductors,
Allfocal Optics Ltd,
Wave Photonics,
Connected Electronic And Photonic Systems - Centre For Doctoral Training,
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The Bragg Centre For Materials Research,
Ffotoneg Ltd,
Centre For Integrative Semiconductor Materials (Cism).
Teracom Programme Grant's categories are Higher Education
