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Photonic technology is increasingly used in applications in medicine, life and environmental science. Whereas currently many of these applications are implemented using some form of discrete (free-space) optics, much can be gained from a transition to Photonics Integrated Circuits. This follows the trends in the electronics industry where highly integrated electronic circuits have allowed the combination of many different functions in a small form factor. Just as it has done for the electronics industry, integrated optics will lead to smaller, cheaper, more reliable and more user friendly devices. |
