Photonics/Quantum
We are working to develop and commercialize advanced photonics, cutting-edge technologies that will allow us to process information and energy in a way that can solve some of the world’s most pressing problems.
Photonics for Quantum Workshop
The Photonics for Quantum Workshop brings some of the world’s leading scientists at the intersection of photonics and quantum research to RIT to explore how photonic devices may impact quantum science, technology, and applications. The workshop features international pioneers in the advancement of photonics for quantum devices and in their use in computing, communication, imaging, sensing, and clocks.
Research Centers
Center for Detectors
Designs, develops, and implements new advanced sensor technologies through collaboration with academic researchers, industry engineers, government scientists, and university/college students. The center operates four laboratories and has approximately a dozen funded projects to advance detectors in a broad array of applications.
Nanopower Research Labs
Represents a consortium of five RIT faculty from both the Kate Gleason College of Engineering and the College of Science working on applications of nanomaterials in energy and photonics. Research is focused on the development of new materials and devices for power generation and storage as well as novel materials for photonic and optoelectronic applications.
Semiconductor and Microsystems Fabrication Laboratory
Provides state-of-the-art facilities and support for undergraduate and graduate programs in microelectronic engineering, microsystems, and related disciplines. The facility also provides industrial affiliates in the semiconductor and microsystems industries with applied solutions in microdevice design, process development, microsystem integration, and prototype fabrication.
Learn more about the Semiconductor and Microsystems Fabrication Laboratory
Related Degree Programs
- Applied and Computational Mathematics MS
- Applied Mathematics BS
- Applied Statistics MS
- Applied Statistics and Actuarial Science BS
- Computational Mathematics BS
- Computer Engineering BS
- Computer Engineering MS
- Electrical Engineering BS
- Electrical Engineering MS
- Imaging Science BS
- Imaging Science MS
- Imaging Science Ph.D.
- Manufacturing and Mechanical Systems Integration MS
- Microelectronic Engineering BS
- Microsystems Engineering Ph.D.
- Packaging Science BS
- Physics BS
- Physics MS
- Telecommunications Engineering Technology MS
Latest News
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August 3, 2020
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RIT faculty gearing up to apply spring learnings to fall classes
The unexpected transition to remote learning during the spring semester challenged faculty across RIT to experiment, create, and deploy new methods of instruction to ensure student success. As the university gears up for in-person and online classes—or a combination of both—faculty members are applying a wide range of lessons learned from the spring to keep academic momentum moving forward in the fall.
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June 23, 2020
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RIT launching virtual speaker series featuring global leaders in quantum and photonics
RIT is launching an online speaker series that will feature international pioneers in the advancement of photonics for quantum devices. The Virtual Photonics for Quantum Workshop begins June 23 and will feature new invited talks each weekday at 1 p.m. through Aug. 7.
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March 31, 2020
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Making a quantum leap
Researchers from RIT’s Future Photon Initiative, in collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory, have produced the Department of Defense’s first-ever fully integrated quantum photonics wafer.
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March 4, 2020
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RIT to host workshop exploring the intersection of photonics and quantum technology
RIT will bring international pioneers in the advancement of photonics for quantum devices to campus this summer for a special workshop. The Photonics for Quantum Workshop 2 takes place June 23-25 at the RIT campus.
