The PHOREVER Project is advancing new photonic technologies for biomedical sensing and diagnostics.
Together with project partner Lionix International, the consortium has demonstrated a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) designed for applications such as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and flow cytometry.
Instead of using a traditional integrated microfluidic channel, the chip includes a keyhole-shaped opening etched into the silicon nitride photonic circuit.
This allows light to pass through the chip, interact with the sample flowing above it, and then be collected again by the same chip on the other side.
The design provides high angular resolution, enabling many detection points within a very small chip area. It also allows filtering and multiplexing of external laser inputs using passive optical components.
This work highlights how integrated photonics can enable compact and efficient sensing systems for biomedical applications.
Through collaborations between research institutes and industry partners, the PHOREVER project continues to develop advanced photonic technologies for future optical systems and diagnostics. 🚀
