710239NOTABLE - Novel Optical Technology to Accelerate Broadband Lightwave EquipmentClosedGRD Proof of ConceptInnovate UKThe internet has transformed the way we do business, entertainment, social interactions and lifestyle. All of these applications are underpinned by an advanced optical network that can transmit data over a global scale. However, in order to cope with new applications, higher bandwidths per user and a growing number of users, this network needs new technology solutions in order to support this growth. The current electronic equipment is limited in capacity and new lightwave technologies are needed in order for optical networks to deliver the required data capacities (Terabits per second). This project aims to design novel optical technologies that can not only handle these massive data rates but also simultaneously reduce the size, cost and power consumption of today's products. This breakthrough is necessary in order for the internet to grow in the future, and so presents a huge business opportunity for companies with these market-leading technologies.