The Boston University Photonics Center.

The Boston University Photonics Center was established to conduct basic and applied research on photonics materials, devices, and systems related to defense needs, and to establish research laboratories and facilities to support collaboration among academia, industry, and DoD in a consortium of efforts in photonics for the New England area to 1 promote technological advances and commercialization in photonics 2 support measures for the transfer of technology to DoD and industry 3 prepare students for professional careers in photonics and 4 promote economic development associated with a strong photonics industry. The resources and structure required for photonics technology development, product RD, and the eventual commercialization of those technologies and products have been incorporated into the Photonics Center, and are described in this report.