A foundation of the UK’s communications infrastructure, BT Group plays a pivotal role in both maintaining and advancing the nation’s connectivity. In an era of accelerating technological change, BT is continuously modernising legacy networks for homes and businesses while exploring cutting-edge solutions like quantum-safe communications, integrated photonics, and secure network design. A core enabler of this strategic evolution is silicon photonic…
Case Studies
Explore how organisations and researchers are using CORNERSTONE Photonics Innovation Centre’s open-access capabilities to push the boundaries of silicon photonics. Read success stories, technical journeys, and collaborative projects that illustrate the value of rapid prototyping and the impact of silicon photonics on emerging technologies.
Scaling Quantum Systems with Silicon Photonics: How C-PIC Supports the Next Generation of Quantum Technologies
Quantum technologies promise fundamentally new approaches to computational problems that are intractable for classical systems, from the high-fidelity simulation of complex molecular dynamics and materials for drug discovery and energy, to optimisation problems in logistics and finance. Governments and corporations worldwide are investing heavily in this field, recognising its potential as both a strategic and economic differentiator. The UK is no exception, with significant funding and industrial…
The Value of Strategic Partnerships in Driving the Next Era of Silicon Photonics
Silicon photonics (SiPh) is already a proven technology in optical communications and data centres, where its bandwidth, energy efficiency and CMOS compatibility have transformed how data moves. It now stands at the threshold of a broader technology transition. However, the next era of SiPh will not be defined solely by faster links but by its…
From Research to Outreach – How C-PIC Builds Public Understanding of Photonics
Silicon photonics (SiPh) holds transformative potential across a wide range of industries – from telecommunications and healthcare to quantum computing and environmental sensing. However, realising this potential requires more than technical excellence – it demands public understanding that drives investment, policy support, and crucially, the talent pipeline needed to fuel a thriving ecosystem of SiPh-enabled…
Advancing Silicon Photonic Development with Wave Photonics Process Design Kits
Silicon photonics (SiPh) holds enormous potential to transform industries ranging from telecommunications and data centres to medical diagnostics and environmental sensing. However, the promise of SiPh can only be realised if there is sufficient technological access and the sophisticated process required for its commercial deployment are simplified. Overcoming variations in manufacturing and ensuring consistency in…