We aim to create a hub of innovation and exploration in the realm of photonics, antennas, wireless communications and Ultrasound imaging. In fact, the name comes from the common principle that studies the propagation of waves of different types either mechanical or electromagnetic.
Within its walls, students have access to a myriad of exciting activities, all designed to ignite their curiosity and propel them towards academic excellence.
The laboratory is equipped with an extensive collection of materials, ranging from experiments on optical fiber communication to exploring the principles of wireless transmission, antenna theory and ultrasound imaging, the possibilities for hands-on learning are endless.
Furthermore, the laboratory encourages synergy by facilitating collaboration between different groups within the department, fostering an environment where ideas can flourish and breakthroughs can be made. With its blend of advanced technology and collaborative spirit, the Wave Laboratory is a breeding ground for innovation and a catalyst for progress in the field of photonics, wireless communications and ultrasound imaging.

Educational Activities

The lab is dedicated to enriching educational programs by integrating practical and theoretical aspects of optoelectronics, wireless networks and sensors, and microwave technologies into the curriculum of the Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science (DISI). Its aim is to offer students hands-on experience and exposure to real-world applications, bridging the gap between classroom knowledge and industry practices.

This is the list of courses offered at our bachelor's and master's degree that can benefit from the Wave laboratory. 

  • Campi Elettromagnetici (LT ICE 2 anno)
  • High Frequency Circuits for Systems on Chips (LT ICE 3 anno)
  • Analog Electronic Systems (LM IE 1 anno)
  • Basics of Optoelectronics  (LT ICE 3 anno)
  • Fundamentals of Biomedical Imaging (LM)
  • Ultrasound Technologies for Medical Applications (LM)
  • Digital Signal Processing (LM)
  • AI for Food Quality Analysis

Research Activities

As a hub for innovation, the Wave Lab provides an open platform for cutting-edge research. It encourages the exploration of new theories, techniques, and applications in the domains of optoelectronics, wireless networks and sensors, microwave technologies and ultrasound imaging. The lab is designed to foster collaboration and enable researchers to push the boundaries of what's possible in these fields.

Equipment

The lab has different assets in terms of instruments and setups:

- Several desks and chairs with computers/screens

- Opto-electronics

  • Several laser modules in the telecom wavelength (C-band and O-band)
  • 2 rack Amplifiers
  • 16 discrete SOA amplifiers
  • Several photodetectors
  • Acquisition card up to 5 GHz
  • Optical board for experimental setups and coupling with micro positioner X-Y-Z
  • 2 Microscopes for inspections
  • 1 optical fiber sensor test-bed 

- Wireless sensors and networks

  • testbed composed of 6 model cars equipped with various sensors (camera, lidar, encoder) and communication capabilities controlled by a RaspberryPi computer that can be used to develop and test cooperative, connected and automated mobility applications.
  • 4 CUBE EVK radio devices that implement two vehicular networking technologies (namely IEEE 802.11p and LTE Cellular-V2X), which are fully compliant with the ETSI ITS standard for vehicular communications.
  • Software-defined radios (SDRs) and mini-PCs to work as
    • Edge servers for data processing
    • Driving systems for SDRs

  • Extra Mikrotik 60 GHz units (complement the IoT testbed units for local tests)

- Microwave circuits and antennas

  • 2-port vector network analyser for both microwave circuits and antenna impedance measurements
  • Material for antenna prototyping and integration (RF cables, connectors, reconfigurable components, transceivers, microcontrollers, etc)

- Ultrasound

  • Two open ultrasound scanners
  • 3 ultrasound probes
  • 1 clinical scanner equipped with two probes
  • 1 x Wireless Clinical Probe ultrasound phantoms (multipurpose phantom and thoracic phantom)
  • Three-axis positioning system plus rotation
  • two desktop computers for controlling the above systems
  • Calibrated oscilloscope and hydrophone
  • Workbench

People

  • Philippe Velha (Opto-Electronics) - coordinator
  • Paolo Casari (Wireless Networks and sensors)  - member
  • Michele Segata (Vehicular networks) - member
  • Leonardo Lizzi (micro-wave circuits and antennas)  - member
  • Libertario Demi (Ultra-sound) - member

Contacts

Address: Polo Ferrari 2, via Sommarive 5, 38123 Povo (Trento)
Room 256, floor +1