Solid-state photonics integration delivering 10x improvements in size, weight, power, and cost for next-generation optical systems.
Beacon Photonics develops solid-state integrated photonics hardware that enables new capabilities across quantum sensing and computing, communications, navigation and timing, and high-energy applications. Our heterogeneous integration platform combines multiple material systems on a single chip, delivering functionalities impossible with traditional approaches.
Our multi-material platform combines III-V semiconductors, silicon photonics, and novel optical materials on a single chip. This approach enables on-chip laser sources, amplifiers, modulators, and detectors working together capabilities impossible in single-material systems.
Chip-scale integration delivers 10x reductions in size, weight, power consumption, and cost compared to traditional hybrid assembly. Our solid-state approach eliminates costly discrete component integration while reducing optical losses and improving reliability.
Wafer-level processing enables volume production of complex optical microsystems. Our platform transforms laboratory demonstrations into manufacturable products, making advanced photonics accessible across commercial and defense applications.
Compact, stable optical sources and interfaces for quantum systems. Our platform enables chip-scale atomic clocks, quantum sensors, and photonic quantum processors with unprecedented stability and integration density.
High-speed coherent transceivers and free-space optical terminals. Integrated laser sources, modulators, and photodetectors enable next-generation satellite communications, 5G/6G fronthaul, and datacenter interconnects.
Navigation & Timing
Navigation-grade optical references and timing distribution. Our chip-scale atomic clock technology provides GPS-independent positioning and ultra-precise timing for defense and critical infrastructure applications.
Optical phased arrays for beam steering and control. Integrated amplifiers and phase modulators enable compact directed energy systems and advanced lidar with electronic beam control.
Beacon’s heterogeneous integration platform brings together multiple material systems in a monolithic architecture. We combine III-V gain materials for laser sources and amplifiers with silicon photonics for efficient signal routing and processing. This multi-material approach delivers integrated optical functionality spanning generation, manipulation, and detection, all on a single chip.
We’re building a team of exceptional engineers and scientists to push the boundaries of what’s possible with integrated photonics. If you’re passionate about solving challenging problems at the intersection of materials science, optical design, and advanced manufacturing, we want to hear from you.
Whether you’re developing quantum sensors, advanced communications systems, or precision optical instruments, our team is here to explore how Beacon’s platform can accelerate your roadmap.