MIT Photonic Crystal Group

The MIT Photonic Crystal Group researches materials engineered to control light precisely, like how semiconductors control electricity. Photonic crystals are structures with repeating patterns that affect how light moves through them, enabling innovations in optical fibers, sensors, and communication systems. The group designs and studies these advanced materials to develop new technologies that can improve data transmission, improve sensing capabilities, and advance quantum computing. Their work combines physics, engineering, and material science to harness light in novel ways, aiming to solve real-world challenges with innovative photonic solutions.