What? How? With whom?

WE DO

Research, Technological Development, Demonstration and Engineering

• Optical systems, laser systems and sensor systems
• Signal and image processing systems
• Laser processing of materials
   

Teaching

• Electromagnetism, Optics, Lasers, Photonics, Sensors, Metrology and Image Processing classes, included in BSc and MSc and Doctoral Programs in Physics, Physical Engineering and Biophysics Engineering
• PhD and MSc thesis supervision
   

Other Activities

• Support to Government in the management of public policies (ESA, EDA)
• Technological auditing
• Training (optics, lasers, security, ...)
• Standards (laser safety)
   

OUR APPROACH

• We cooperate in Portugal and compete in Europe
• We put the technologies of light in action, developing operational solutions, problem solving
• We promote multiple-use of technology
• We exploit the opportunities derived from R&D related public policies
   

WE ARE UNIQUE, IN PORTUGAL

• Within the Portuguese R&D system, LOLS  holds the larger number of ESA and space projects (2000-2010)
  • Unique understanding of how space works and its players
     
• Across-board experience in security systems
  • Systems, engineering, technology transfer, patents, spin-off, international cooperation
     
• In depth knowledge of defence R&D in both national and international contexts
  • 20 years of contracting with MoD, Armed Forces and defense companies
     
• We know how companies innovate, with an unique portfolium of systems actually delivered to the industry
   
• We can participate in developments up to TRL 6 (TRL - Technological Readiness Levels)