PLAISIR project

VIGO System is participating in EU R&D project PLAISIR (Plasmonic Innovative Sensing in the IR) under the 7th Framework Program.

The objective of the PLAISIR project is to transpose the latest advances in plasmonics achieved in the visible to the mid-IR, where the potential for devices can impact two key areas: spectroscopic chemical sensing and smart, cheaper mid-IR photodetectors. While the promise of plasmonic-based photonic components in the visible and NIR is very promising, it is now clear that there is a huge potential for plasmonics in the IR (i.e. the 1.6-16 μm range) that could be truly disruptive.

The term "plasmonics" refers to the investigation, development and application of enhanced electromagnetic properties of metallic (nano-) structures and is starting to find applications in a range of photonic devices such as VCSELs and high speed photodetectors.

This project will harness European know-how to create a disruptive technology in the mid-IR. It will help to launch the IR revolution by using plasmonics to enable both sensing surfaces and smart and cheap detectors with improved noise performance and tailored spectral and polarization response.

For more information about the PLAISIR project please visit: http://www.plaisir-project.eu