Current project

Building Optical Communication Systems

Our first club project dives into photonics for communication, relevant for drones, satellites, and free space optical links (FSOC). We work with high precision lasers and advanced gear, gaining hands on experience that shapes the direction of future projects.

Free space optical communication can transmit data at very high speeds, and it is a natural fit for a student club that wants to build real hardware, not just talk about it.

Our Progress

Laboratory setup

Phase 01: Complete

Building a MVP for a free-space optical link.

Check it out!
MVP Summer 2026

A basic prototype built with affordable components for demonstrating the concept behind optical communication.

Advanced Prototype Autumn 2026

A product that incorporates most of the standard mechanisms of optical communication and uses professional components.

Full Fledged System 2027

A professional setup capable of operating under real world conditions and achieving high speed connectivity.

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Whether you want to join, collaborate, sponsor an event, or just say hello, we'd love to hear from you. No prior experience needed.
photum.studentclub@gmail.com

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