From the originators of photonic lantern technology. We design and manufacture high-performance mode conversion devices for telecommunications, sensing, and scientific instrumentation.
Our Products
Four configurations optimised for different modal requirements, with flexible connector options to suit your application.
Three-port lantern for low-order mode conversion and multiplexing applications.
Six-port lantern offering enhanced mode capacity for intermediate applications.
Seven-port lantern balancing mode capacity with compact form factor.
Nineteen-port lantern for high-capacity/throughput applications.
Technology
Efficient, low-loss mode conversion between multimode and single-mode optical fibres.
A photonic lantern consists of several single-mode fibres bundled together and gradually tapered into a single multimode core. Light entering the multimode end is adiabatically distributed across the single-mode outputs, while light entering the single-mode fibres combines into the multimode port.
This bidirectional capability makes photonic lanterns valuable for both mode multiplexing (combining signals) and mode demultiplexing (separating signals).
Adiabatic transition ensures minimal light loss during mode conversion.
Proper design ensures all spatial modes are captured and converted.
All-fibre construction provides a robust, alignment-free solution.
Can be used for both multiplexing and demultiplexing applications.
Applications
Mode conversion technology enabling next-generation systems across multiple industries.
Mode division multiplexing for increased fibre capacity in data centres and long-haul networks.
Efficient coupling of seeing-limited starlight into single-mode spectrographs and photonic processors.
High-sensitivity distributed sensing systems with improved signal-to-noise ratios.
Atmospheric turbulence mitigation for satellite and terrestrial laser communication links.
Photonic lanterns invented at
University of Bath
Sydney Astrophotonic
Instrumentation Laboratory
established
Sydney Photonics
Photonic Lanterns established
About Us
Sydney Photonics brings two decades of research expertise to commercial photonic lantern manufacturing. Our devices are designed and fabricated by the team that pioneered this transformative technology.
Spun out of the Sydney Astrophotonic Instrumentation Laboratory (SAIL), we combine academic rigour with practical engineering to deliver devices that meet the most demanding specifications.
Key Publications:
First photonic lantern demonstration (2005)
Astrophotonic review by Prof. Leon-Saval | arXiv preprint
Co-founder & co-inventor of the photonic lantern
Contact
Whether you need off-the-shelf devices or custom configurations, our team can help you find the right solution.
Email:
info@sydneyphotonics.com
Address:
Sydney Photonics Pty Ltd
Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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