Global Optics
Quantum and Nano-optics in Spain: A Success Story
Quantum and nano-optics institutes such as ICFO and CIC nanoGune are helping to bridge the gap between theoretical research and industry in Spain. Recent increases in funding and research will no doubt attract thought leaders worldwide and accelerate development of photonics-based technologies.
Adolfo Esteban, a post-doctoral researcher at ICFO.
Situated in southwestern Europe, Spain abuts the Mediterranean Sea on one side and the Atlantic Ocean’s Bay of Biscay on the other. The center of the country is mountainous, giving it a wide range of climates—from dry and warm Mediterranean summers to alpine winters in the Pyrenees. The varied landscape and climate make for an optimal atmosphere for harnessing renewable energy. Spain is Europe’s number one producer of wind energy; more than 16 percent of its total energy is produced that way. The country is also a world-leader in solar power generation due to its plentiful sunshine.
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