@inproceedings{246d1fdb6d624c9eb8fda4f38d7ddf1e,
title = "Space qualification of integrated photonic circuits fabricated by ultrafast laser writing",
abstract = "Satellite-based optical quantum technologies represent a promising field for obtaining a worldwide quantum network. However, due to the limited size of satellites and the adverse conditions of a space environment, only compact and resistant devices can be used for this purpose. In this respect, we present for the first time the space qualification of integrated photonic circuits fabricated by Ultrafast Laser Writing. By inscribing different straight waveguides, directional couplers and Mach-Zehnder interferometer, and by exposing them to appropriate proton and gamma ray irradiations, we show that our integrated devices are suited for performing quantum experiments in a low Earth orbit.",
keywords = "Integrated optics, Satellite-based quantum communication, Space quailfication, Ultrafast laser waveguide writing",
author = "Simone Piacentini and Tobias Vogl and Giacomo Corrielli and Lam, {Ping Koy} and Roberto Osellame",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2021 SPIE. All rights reserved.; Frontiers in Ultrafast Optics: Biomedical, Scientific, and Industrial Applications XXI 2021 ; Conference date: 06-03-2021 Through 11-03-2021",
year = "2021",
doi = "10.1117/12.2581227",
language = "English",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
publisher = "SPIE",
editor = "Herman, {Peter R.} and Michel Meunier and Roberto Osellame",
booktitle = "Frontiers in Ultrafast Optics",
address = "United States",
}