Use-inspired Research & Development
OVERVIEW
The NSF STELLAR Engine in the Rochester/Finger Lakes Region of New York is advancing a portfolio of core, use-inspired R&D projects.
STELLAR will achieve new levels of power, precision, and performance over the next 10 years. R&D advancements will create the next generation of laser-based systems with innovations informed by market needs and opportunities. End-to-end capabilities will include materials, engineering, advanced packaging, applications development, and systems integration. Capacity building across these areas is critical to scale laser systems into critical market applications. This platform is leveraging existing R&D capacity and manufacturing facilities, with the STELLAR investment adding new infrastructure.
DISCOVER
Core R&D Focus Areas
1
Ultrafast Lasers
Developing and commercializing design and manufacturing platforms for ultrafast lasers used in telecom/datacom, manufacturing, semiconductor production, and healthcare.
2
Next-Gen Extreme Lasers
Advancing high-energy and high power “smart laser” technology needed for national security, fusion energy, manufacturing, precision optics, and science.
3
Laser-Matter Interactions & Manufacturing
Applying next-generation laser technology for manufacturing applications in ophthalmic, novel optics, and laser communications.
4
Biophotonic & Quantum Sensing
Harnessing laser-based technologies for biosensing, quantum systems, remote sensing, and precision metrology.
OUR 10-year goals