陕西启动建设光子科技实验室 计划2年内攻克超30项“卡脖子”技术

Core Insights - The establishment of the photonics technology laboratory in Shaanxi aims to tackle over 30 critical core technologies within two years, with a total investment exceeding 1 billion yuan, and to boost the province's photonics industry output to over 50 billion yuan by 2027 [1][4] - The global photonics market reached $920 billion in 2023 and is expected to exceed $1.2 trillion by 2027, driven by the explosion of AI technology [1][2] Investment and Infrastructure - The laboratory will serve as a "think tank for the government, an innovation hub, and a promoter of the industrial chain," facilitating deep collaboration among research, industry, finance, and international resources [1][2] - The laboratory's construction is based on a dual approach of "source innovation + industrial integration," with a focus on advanced attosecond laser facilities and the integration of research resources from universities and institutes [2][3] Technological Development - The laboratory plans to develop a comprehensive ultrafast electronic dynamics research facility characterized by attosecond time resolution and high spatial coherence [3] - The laboratory has already achieved significant technological milestones, including the development of the attosecond streak camera, which set domestic records in 2019 and 2021 [3] Talent and Industry Growth - The laboratory aims to attract 30 top international scientists and over 100 researchers, while also focusing on overcoming key technological challenges in the photonics field [4] - The current industrial foundation in Shaanxi includes three core industry clusters in photonic materials and chips, advanced lasers, and photonic manufacturing, with 379 companies generating over 35 billion yuan in total output [3][4]