Optical Communications Laboratory (OCL)

The Optical Communications Laboratory (OCL) features state-of-the-art equipment for optical communications technology that provides the physical backbone for global networking and is widely used in Internet service delivery globally (local, metropolitan and long-haul), within data centres and within cloud computing centres.

The team explores innovation in both theory and experiment to push the boundaries of next-generation optical communications. Their research involves ultra-high-capacity coherent optical transmissions, specialty fibers and fiber amplifiers, smart radio-over-fiber systems, integrated photonic systems, space division multiplexing, silicon photonics, multidimensional lasers and amplifiers. Their research portfolio is a mix of experimental and theoretical investigations, leveraging advanced design methodology, leading-edge fabrication processes, and state-of-the art test equipment. Exciting applications of their research includes big data transfer, cloud computing, super computers, portable medical sensors, and ubiquitous sensing networks for human and environment.