Overview

The aim of EURO-FOS is to create a pan-European network of excellence in the area of photonic systems in optical communications. It involves well established European Research groups covering most areas of optical communications.

• EURO-FOS wants to improve the integration of the researchers involved by supporting mobility and exchange of researchers to support innovation and to reinforce common research trusts.
• To improve the research of the partners, they are granted access advanced test and measurement equipment as well as test beds and deployed optical fiber.
• A mechanism will be created that allows partners to access devices developed in complementary European projects on photonic components leading to ideas for new subsystems that are to be developed within this network of excellence.
• EURO-FOS will create the "Euro-Systems Lab". This virtual lab will supply services to companies as well as small and medium enterprises including research and development, for cost effective prototyping and testing. This virtual lab is constructed to improve knowledge transfer from the universities to the industry to advance the European economy. The virtual lab will exist beyond the funding of the project.

Duration: May 01, 2008 - April 30,2012
Grant: Grant Agreement Number 224402