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    At CAP we perform R&D in applied photonics, principally focusing on optical fibre technology.

    We are oriented towards applied research and development in optical fibre sources, optical fibre communication, optical fibre sensors and microfabrication (thin films and integrated optics).

    Our group is always looking for opportunities for technology transfer to industrial companies using its specific competencies in optoelectronics and systems integration.

    Latest News

    INESC TEC researchers distinguished in the book “Women in Science”

    Ana Pires and Carla Carmelo Rosa were the two INESC TEC researchers distinguished by Ciência Viva – Agência Nacional para a Cultura Científica e Tecnológica under the initiative “Women in Science”.

    08th April 2019

    Networked Intelligent Systems

    Researcher from INESC TEC receives award in the optical fibre sensors area

    The work presented by Diana Guimarães, researcher of INESC TEC’s Centre for Applied Photonics (CAP) was distinguished at the 26th International Conference on Optical Fibre Sensors (OFS-26), which took place in Lausanne, Switzerland between 24 and 28 September.

    09th November 2018

    Networked Intelligent Systems

    Research at INESC TEC wins SPOF Award

    The researcher Ana Rita Ribeiro received the SPOF Award for the work developed as an integral element of INESC TEC’s Centre for Applied Photonics (CAP), which was completed on 7 July 2017.

    17th October 2018

    INESC TEC’s researchers win the 2018 Global Peer Review Award

    This year, Publons, a free website for academics to validate their editorial contributions, honoured over 6000 specialists such as world-class reviewers and editors at the Global Peer Review Awards.

    11th October 2018

    Networked Intelligent Systems

    INESC TEC and Portuguese Navy reinforce strategic commitment

    INESC TEC welcomed a delegation of the Navy Military Staff in July. More than just presenting the institution, the meeting allowed the Navy’s leaders to contact directly with some of the most recent projects developed in the sea area (and beyond).

    25th September 2018

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    Featured Projects

    SENVIB

    Sensor ótico de vibração para aplicações em transformadores

    2018-2018

    MetBots

    Metabolomic robots with self-learning artificial intelligence for precision agriculture

    2018-2020

    GreenNanoSensing

    Quantum nanoSensing for renewable energy and environmental management

    2018-2021

    ENDOR

    Endoscope based on new optical fibre technology for Raman spectroscopy

    2018-2021

    SolSensors

    Development of advanced fibre optic sensors to monitor the durability of concrete and reinforced concrete structures

    2018-2021

    SAFEWATER

    On chip whispering gallery mode optical microcavities for emerging microcontaminant determination in waters

    2018-2021

    FLAPSYS

    Fiber laser plasma spectroscopy system for real time element analysis

    2018-2021

    TEC4SEA

    Modular Platform for Research, Test and Validation of Technologies supporting a Sustainable Blue Economy

    2017-2020

    INFANTE

    Sistema de apresentação da "Maquete do Porto Mediaval", do Museu Casa do Infante

    2017-2017

    AGRINUPES

    Integrated monitoring and control of water, nutrients and plant protection products towards a sustainable agricultural sector

    2017-2020

    CORAL-SENSORS

    CORAL – Sustainable Ocean Exploitation: Tools and Sensors

    2016-2018

    CORAL-TOOLS

    CORAL – Sustainable Ocean Exploitation: Tools and Sensors

    2016-2018

    Femto3D

    Fabricação tridimensional de dispositivos ópticos integrados por escrita directa com laser femtosegundo

    2016-2017

    TECCON2

    Acordo de Cooperação em P&D entre INESC P&D Brasil e INESCTEC para participação no projeto TECCON2

    2016-2019

    STRONGMAR-CRAS

    STRengthening MARritime Technology Research Center

    2016-2018

    MarineEye

    MarinEye - A prototype for multitrophic oceanic monitoring

    2015-2017

    NanoStima-RL1

    NanoSTIMA - Macro-to-Nano Human Sensing Technologies

    2015-2019

    ASCOS2015

    9th Advanced Study Course on Optical Chemical Sensors

    2015-2015

    VAMOS

    Viable Alternative Mine Operating System

    2015-2019

    EYEFRY

    Cooking oils degradation assessment system

    2014-2015

    Re-Learning

    Human motor re-learning by sensor information fusion

    2014-2015

    GOPA

    Environmental processes management and optimisation

    2013-2014

    Spin_Fonao

    Magnetic-induced ferroelectricity unravelled through spin-phonon coupling

    2013-2015

    InCell

    Optical fibre tweezers for single cell manipulation and analysis

    2013-2014

    SNIFFER

    Sensor devices network for food supply chain security

    2013-2016

    ThermaMonitor

    System based on optical fibre sensors to monitor temperature in electrical machines

    2013-2014

    Sensing

    Network Sensing for Critical Systems Monitoring

    2013-2015

    SmartGrids

    Smart Grids

    2013-2015

    Cyclops

    Single-Pixel Imaging Lidar based on Compressive Sensing

    2013-2014

    Ecoal-MGT

    Ecological Management of Coal Waste Piles

    2012-2015

    IORT

    The effect of shielding on dose distributions in intra-operative electron radiotherapy: a Monte Carlo simulation study

    2012-2015

    SPR

    Plasmonics Based Fibre Optic Sensing with Enhanced Performance

    2012-2014

    WineBioCode

    Biosensor Development for Wine Traceability in the Douro Region

    2012-2015

    E-Coli

    Lab-on-a-chip: E.coli rapid detection

    2012-2012

    NanoWires

    Optical Fibre NanoWires

    2012-2012

    FLUOROCT

    Dose distribution mapping and Monte Carlo simulations in CT-fluoroscopy

    2011-2014

    Wood

    Numerical and experimental study of cohesive laws in bonded wood joints

    2011-2014

    AQUAMONITOR

    Optical fiber sensors for water quality monitoring applied to the determination of dissolved carbon dioxide in aquaculture

    2011-2013

    Nanovalor

    Pole of Competitiveness in Nanotechnology for the enhancement of R&D potential in the Euroregion Galicia-Northern Portugal

    2011-2014

    MicroNanoCarolina

    Expanding activity in optics and optoelectronics: micro and nonofabrication technologies

    2010-2012

    Multiferroicos

    Multiferroic and Magnetoelectric materials for spintronics: obstacles and interfaces

    2010-2013

    FIBDOSE

    Fibre dosimeters for in vitro and in vivo dosimetry in External Radiotherapy and Brachytherapy

    2010-2013

    SmartCoat

    Optical fibre sensors embedded in composite materials to monitor physical parameters

    2010-2012

    TECCON

    Optical fibre sensors to supervise, control and protect electric power systems

    2010-2013

    SensEFil

    Monitoring filament wound vessels using optical sensors embedded in composite reinforcement

    2010-2012

    MCP

    Antibacterial and osteogenic behaviour of Modified Calcium Phosphates (MCP): in vitro and in vivo evaluation

    2010-2013

    Hybrid

    Hybrid electro-optical microfluidic device for single cell analysis

    2010-2013

    WaveTune

    Monitoring systems based on optical fibre technology

    2010-2011

    SensingVed

    Intelligent monitoring system based on sensor networks

    2010-2010

    Microphyte

    Sensors for a new and more competitive bioprocess for the production of hydrogen

    2010-2013

    SensKanoe

    Sensing systems applied to canoes

    2009-2012

    Mobiles

    Sustainable electric mobility - Solutions for the logistics associated with electric vehicle battery charging

    2009-2012

    TunLas

    Optical fibre tunable lasers

    2009-2017

    SkateMus

    Music generation from skater movements

    2009-2009

    Memimetria

    System to measure the thickness of materials using interferometric imaging setups

    2008-2010

    Biomotion

    Perception of biological motion - integrating psychophysics, neurophysiology and computational modeling

    2008-2012

    Bioswim

    Body Interface System based on Wearable Integrated Monitoring

    2008-2011

    Endurance0

    Optical fibre Bragg sensors to monitor structures in Civil Engineering

    2008-2010

    Nanocrystalline

    Glass Ceramics with Non Linear Optical Properties

    2008-2011

    AmdraphydII

    Advanced Monitoring and Diagnosis of the Physical Dynamics of the Estuary of Aveiro

    2008-2009

    Oreo2

    Self-patternable organic/inorganic hybrids for low cost integrated optics devices

    2008-2010

    SenRONS

    Optical fibre sensors to determine reactive oxygen and nitric oxide in biological systems

    2008-2011

    Motion

    Monitoring and compensaTion of Impairments in Optical Networks

    2007-2010

    Welding

    Optical fibre Bragg sensors for friction stir welding (FSW) and laser beam welding (LBW) modeling

    2007-2009

    Biopelvic

    Study of Female Pelvic Floor Disorders

    2007-2010

    Optic-Algae

    Hybrid photobioreactors containing microstructured optical fibres for operations with microalgae

    2007-2010

    SmartBio

    HIP Femoral Prosthesis for in vivo loosening data acqusition

    2007-2010

    NextGenPCF

    Next Generation Photonic Crystal Fibres

    2006-2009

    Team
    Paulo Vicente Marques

    Centre Coordinator

    Ireneu Dias

    Assistant Centre Coordinator

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    Laboratory of Microfabrication

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    CAP Publications

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    2019

    Bi-core optical fiber for sensing o temperature, strain and torsion

    Authors
    Lobo Ribeiro, ABL; Silva, SFO; Frazao, O; Santos, JL;

    Publication
    MEASUREMENT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

    Abstract
    Bi-core optical fiber structures are studied for applications in sensing. In this paper, an analysis is performed on the spectral characteristics of light propagating in these fibers with central launching core illumination from a standard single mode fiber. Reflective and transmissive configurations are addressed. The characteristics of a reflective bi-core fiber structure for measurement of strain, temperature and absolute value of torsion are investigated and highlights for further research are presented.

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    2019

    Preface

    Authors
    Lechuga, L; Raptis, I; Jorge, P; Cusano, A;

    Publication
    Optics and Laser Technology

    Abstract

    2019

    Preface

    Authors
    Lechuga, L; Raptis, I; Jorge, P; Cusano, A;

    Publication
    Optics & Laser Technology

    Abstract

    2019

    Preface

    Authors
    Lechuga, L; Raptis, I; Jorge, P; Cusano, A;

    Publication
    OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY

    Abstract

    2019

    High sensitivity strain sensor based on twin hollow microspheres

    Authors
    Monteiro, CS; Kobelke, J; Schuster, K; Bierlich, J; Silva, SO; Frazao, O;

    Publication
    MICROWAVE AND OPTICAL TECHNOLOGY LETTERS

    Abstract
    A sensor based on 2 hollow core microspheres is proposed. Each microsphere was produced separately through fusion splicing and then joined. The resultant structure is a Fabry-Perot interferometer with multiple interferences that can be approximated to a 4-wave interferometer. Strain characterization was attained for a maximum of 1350 mu epsilon, achieving a linear response with a sensitivity of 3.39 +/- 0.04 pm/mu epsilon. The fabrication technique, fast and with no chemical hazards, as opposed to other fabrication techniques, makes the proposed sensor a compelling solution for strain measurements in hash environments.

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    Supervised Theses

    2017

    Fabrication of opticals Ensing devices by 3D laser  micromachining

    Author
    Carlos Duarte Rodrigues Viveiros

    Institution
    UP-FCUP

    2017

    Development of optical biosensors for monitoring the deterioration of fresh meat and fish

    Author
    HELENA CATARINA ARAÚJO SOARES GUEDES VASCONCELOS

    Institution
    UTAD

    2017

    High Power Fiber Lasers and Amplifiems -Power Scaling and Performance limitations

    Author
    Miguel Alexandre Ramos de Melo

    Institution
    UP-FCUP

    2017

    Research project: Heterogeneous Supercomputation for Non-equilibrium Mesoscale Optics

    Author
    Nuno Miguel Azevedo Silva

    Institution
    UP-FCUP

    2017

    Surface plasmon resonance excitations and nonlinear phenomena in light-guiding structures based on tapered optical fibers

    Author
    Tiago Jorge Mendes Martins

    Institution
    UP-FCUP

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    4Concluded PhD theses

    2016

    36Researchers

    2016

    18Other Funding Programmes (k€)

    2016

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    CAP
    Centre for Applied Photonics
    Paulo Vicente Marques

    Coordinator

    +351220402301

    paulo.v.marques@inesctec.pt

    Ireneu Dias

    Coordinator

    +351220402301

    ireneu.dias@inesctec.pt