Grant: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program – Ideation Fund
University of Ottawa
$36,250.00
Discerning Mechanisms of Light Harvesting via Quantum Dynamics and X-ray Spectroscopy
FY 2019-20 · 2020-03-20
Summary
The unique, world-leading Ultrafast X-ray Science Facility at the University of Ottawa, will combine the atomic selectivity and high spatial resolution of X-rays with the ultrafast time-resolution of femtosecond lasers. This opens up entirely new avenues of research for the study of light-induced molecular processes, of which solar energy conversion is a key example. Nature is not static: in the 21st century, we will need an understanding of Nature which goes beyond the traditional structural studies which dominated the 20th century. For example, how specific atomic motions lead to highly efficient electronic charge transfer requires an ultrafast, dynamical understanding of Nature. The aim is to uncover the fundamental rules governing these ultrafast charge transfer processes by combining state-of-the-art Experiment with Theory. This understanding will lead to a completely new approach to the rational design of solar energy conversion devices – one that is based on the fundamental ultrafast dynamics of the charge transfer process itself.
Department
Program
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program – Ideation Fund
Recipient
Location
Ottawa|Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
119278877
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is $36250 and the end date of this agreements has been modified by 365 days)
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois. La valeur totale des modifications est de 36 250dollars. Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 365 jours.
Agreement End Date
2022-03-31
Agreement Number
945021
Agreement Start Date
2020-03-20
Agreement Title
Discerning Mechanisms of Light Harvesting via Quantum Dynamics and X-ray Spectroscopy
Agreement Title (French)
Mécanismes différentiels de collecte de la lumière par la dynamique quantique et la spectroscopie aux rayons X
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$36,250.00
Amendment Date
2021-02-02
Amendment Number
1
Description
The unique, world-leading Ultrafast X-ray Science Facility at the University of Ottawa, will combine the atomic selectivity and high spatial resolution of X-rays with the ultrafast time-resolution of femtosecond lasers. This opens up entirely new avenues of research for the study of light-induced molecular processes, of which solar energy conversion is a key example. Nature is not static: in the 21st century, we will need an understanding of Nature which goes beyond the traditional structural studies which dominated the 20th century. For example, how specific atomic motions lead to highly efficient electronic charge transfer requires an ultrafast, dynamical understanding of Nature. The aim is to uncover the fundamental rules governing these ultrafast charge transfer processes by combining state-of-the-art Experiment with Theory. This understanding will lead to a completely new approach to the rational design of solar energy conversion devices – one that is based on the fundamental ultrafast dynamics of the charge transfer process itself.
Description (French)
Le laboratoire des rayons X ultrarapides de l’Université d’Ottawa, installation unique qui occupe le devant de la scène mondiale, combinera la sélectivité atomique et la haute résolution spatiale des rayons X à la résolution ultrarapide dans le temps des lasers à femtoseconde afin d’ouvrir de nouvelles pistes en recherche et de faciliter l’étude des processus moléculaires induits par la lumière, notamment la conversion de l’énergie solaire. La nature n’est pas statique : au 21e siècle, la recherche doit absolument aller plus loin que l’étude classique de sa structure comme on le faisait au siècle précédent. Ainsi, pour déterminer comment certains déplacements atomiques entraînent un transfert extrêmement efficace de la charge des électrons, il faut approcher la nature sous l’angle de son dynamisme ultrarapide. Le but est de découvrir les règles fondamentales qui gouvernent les phénomènes ultrarapides de transfert de charge en combinant la théorie à la démarche expérimentale la plus pointue. Les nouvelles connaissances acquises aboutiront à une approche diamétralement opposée à la conception rationnelle des dispositifs qui convertissent l’énergie solaire, c’est-à-dire une approche qui s’appuiera sur la dynamique ultrarapide à la base du transfert de charge proprement dit.
Expected Results
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators.
Expected Results (French)
À court terme, les résultats prévus sont des collaborations renforcées dans l’ensemble de l’industrie, du milieu universitaire et du gouvernement afin d’appuyer l’excellence en recherche. À moyen terme, les résultats prévus sont le développement de technologies potentiellement perturbatrices avec des collaborateurs.
Federal Riding
Ottawa–Vanier
Federal Riding (French)
Ottawa–Vanier
Federal Riding Number
35078
NAICS Code
541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program – Ideation Fund
Program Name (French)
Programme de collaboration en science, en technologie et en innovation – Fonds d’idéation
Program Purpose
The Ideation Fund is intended to encourage, test and validate transformative research ideas generated by teams of NRC scientific personnel and external collaborators with complementary capabilities, acting as a demonstration phase for a continually-evolving suite of research and development (R&D) deliverables at the NRC. The fund supports exploratory research through two mechanisms: the New Beginnings Initiative and the Small Teams Initiative.
Program Purpose (French)
Le Fonds d’idéation vise à encourager, à mettre à l’essai et à valider les idées de recherche transformatrice des équipes scientifiques du CNRC et des collaborateurs externes dotés de capacités complémentaires. Il servira ainsi de plateforme de démonstration d’une série de produits livrables en matière de recherche-développement (R-D) en constante évolution au CNRC. Le Fonds appuie la recherche exploratoire au moyen de deux mécanismes : l’Initiative « Nouveaux débuts » et l’Initiative « Petites équipes ».
Recipient Business Number
119278877
Recipient City
Ottawa|Ottawa
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of Ottawa
Recipient Postal Code
K1N 6N5
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
172-2020-2021-Q4-945021