Hands-On Photonic Education Kits: empowering the integrated photonics workforce through practical training
Abstract
The Hands-On Photonic Education (HOPE) Kits, developed with AIM Photonics, address the need for skilled workers in integrated photonics. This paper highlights the role of the HOPE Kits in advancing the training ecosystem and bridging the skills gap. The kits include fully packaged photonic integrated circuits (PICs), enabling instructors to educate and train students on PIC testing and characterization. Covering a wide range of devices and circuits, from waveguides to wavelength division multiplexing for data communication, the kits offer a hands-on experience. Engaging with actual PICs, students gain practical insights, enhancing their understanding of key principles, and preparing them for real-world skill sets in integrated photonics.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Oct 17, 2023
- Source ID
- 10.1364/ao.502232
Entities
People
- Alexander Yovanovich
- Anu Agarwal
- Arunima Nauriyal
- Jacob Bartholomew
- Jaime Cardenas
- Jelena Notaroš
- Lilian Neim
- Mario Ciminelli
- Matthew van Niekerk
- Meiting Song
- Sajan Saini
- Samuel Serna
- Stefan F. Preble
- Thomas M. Brown
- Thomas Palone
- Venkatesh Deenadayalan
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory
- Bridgewater State University
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- University of Rochester