SubsidieMeestersVersatile optical frequency comb
We aim to develop a novel, tunable frequency comb device that merges existing technologies to enhance metrology and spectroscopy applications, with significant commercial potential.
Projectdetails
Introduction
Frequency combs are optical sources that can be used as rulers. Any unknown frequency can be very precisely measured by comparing it to the nearest tooth of the comb. The technology has revolutionized metrology and spectroscopy, among others, and its inventors were awarded the Nobel Prize in 2005.
Optical Pattern Generation
To obtain a frequency comb, a periodic optical pattern must be generated. There are different ways of forming optical patterns, and different technologies are used, depending on the required comb spacing, which corresponds to the repetition rate of the pattern.
Examples of Repetition Rates
- High repetition rate combs are used for calibration of astronomical spectrographs.
- Low repetition rates are used for spectroscopy or ranging.
Proposed Device
We propose to fabricate a completely novel device whose repetition rate can be tuned over three orders of magnitude, covering most applications of frequency combs.
Advantages of the New Device
The device would merge the advantages of the existing technologies in terms of power and stability.
Market Impact and Commercialization
We expect our device to have a strong impact on the market of frequency comb generators and will investigate different paths towards commercialization of the prototype.
Financiële details & Tijdlijn
Financiële details
| Subsidiebedrag | € 150.000 |
| Totale projectbegroting | € 150.000 |
Tijdlijn
| Startdatum | 1-9-2023 |
| Einddatum | 28-2-2025 |
| Subsidiejaar | 2023 |
Partners & Locaties
Projectpartners
- UNIVERSITE LIBRE DE BRUXELLESpenvoerder
Land(en)
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Vergelijkbare projecten uit andere regelingen
| Project | Regeling | Bedrag | Jaar | Actie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electro-optic frequency comb generation in the mid-infrared.The project aims to develop compact, cost-effective mid-infrared spectroscopy systems using innovative frequency comb sources based on graded index Silicon Germanium photonics for environmental monitoring. | ERC ADG | € 2.426.034 | 2023 | Details |
High resolution dual comb spectroscopy and rangingThe HIGHRES project aims to enhance dual comb spectroscopy and ranging by developing a novel technique that improves resolution by three orders of magnitude for applications in gas sensing and metrology. | ERC COG | € 1.987.368 | 2024 | Details |
MOde LOcKing for Advanced Sensing and Imaging)The MOLOKAI project aims to develop chip-scale optical frequency combs for enhanced 3D imaging and sensing applications through collaboration and advanced integrated optics technology. | EIC Transition | € 2.522.500 | 2024 | Details |
Electro-optic frequency comb generation in the mid-infrared.
The project aims to develop compact, cost-effective mid-infrared spectroscopy systems using innovative frequency comb sources based on graded index Silicon Germanium photonics for environmental monitoring.
High resolution dual comb spectroscopy and ranging
The HIGHRES project aims to enhance dual comb spectroscopy and ranging by developing a novel technique that improves resolution by three orders of magnitude for applications in gas sensing and metrology.
MOde LOcKing for Advanced Sensing and Imaging)
The MOLOKAI project aims to develop chip-scale optical frequency combs for enhanced 3D imaging and sensing applications through collaboration and advanced integrated optics technology.