One day, all lasers will be made this way
This is a breakthrough in laser technology that’s been 30 years in the making. That’s what Vector Photonics is bringing to the world. Born from cutting-edge research at the University of Glasgow, a global leader in optics, we’re revolutionising lasers with our PCSELs – a new type of surface-emitting laser.
Why are these lasers so special? They’re powerful, versatile, and can be made at a lower cost than traditional lasers. Plus, their unique design makes them incredibly easy to integrate into everyday electronics and industrial equipment, opening up a world of new possibilities.
We’re not just a research project; we’re a team of experienced innovators and business builders, backed by millions in investment and government funding. We’re leveraging existing manufacturing processes and a strong patent portfolio to bring this game-changing technology to market.
Think faster data centres, more efficient manufacturing, and countless new applications. Vector Photonics is lighting the way to the future of laser technology.
The semiconductor
laser revolution
Semiconductor lasers are revolutionising our lives in the 21st Century. They are critical components in data communications; additive manufacturing, including metal and plastic printing; LiDAR; and optical sensing – the fastest growing technology markets in the world right now.
Each one of these markets enables many new products and businesses, in industries as diverse as medicine, communications, defence, security, automotive, agriculture and manufacturing.
Optical Communications
PCSELs are highly advantageous for Free Space Optical Communication (FSOC) systems due to their ability to emit narrow, high-brightness beams with excellent beam quality and low divergence, which is critical for minimising signal loss over long distances. Unlike conventional laser sources, PCSELs combine the benefits of surface emission with coherent, single-mode output, enabling efficient coupling into free-space optics without the need for complex beam-shaping elements. Their high power scalability make them ideal for high-speed, high-reliability optical links, especially in environments where alignment precision and power efficiency are essential. These properties position PCSELs as a next-generation laser source for compact FSOC systems in both terrestrial and space-based applications.
