Grant: Discovery Grants Program - Individual
University of Northern British Columbia
$20,000.00
Intense terahertz source and detector development for nonlinear spectroscopy and new industrial applications
FY 2013-14
Summary
The proposed research program consists of five components: [1] Terahertz (THz) source and detector development for the purpose of [2] exploring a new regime in nonlinear optics [3], exploring new applications of THz science and technology with strong commercialization potential, and expanding my research interests into the areas of [4] laser fusion and [5] warm dense matter research. [1] This research supports the pan-Canadian THz research group, including supporting graduate students to develop intense THz sources. The availability of new, high-energy THz sources will allow the exploration of new nonlinear interactions, and contribute to maintaining international leadership in this area. [2] The momentum of the nonlinear THz work will be applied to studying new tools for characterizing the band structure and analyzing the transport kinetics in semiconductor devices. This research will contribute to research projects of high impact and visibility, reinforcing Canadian leadership in this domain. [3] I have been successful in developing, deploying and testing the first THz scanning system that was operational in a manufacturing facility in the world (an oriented strand board scanner). The research proposed in this application includes enhanced fundamental research in THz-wood interactions so that new applications in composite wood manufacturing and dimensional lumber can be explored and developed. Applications to the bioenergy industry will also be explored, which are possible because of the new bioenergy heating system on the UNBC campus (the most sophisticated bionenergy system on any university campus in Canada) which is designed to have a research component. This research will push the boundaries for technology transfer and commercialization activities related to the wood products industry - one of Canada's largest industrial sectors, and allow us to maintain international leadership in this area. [4,5] Expanding my research interests into the areas of laser fusion [4] and warm dense matter research [5] link with the other objectives and will enhance the competitiveness of this research program.
Program
Discovery Grants Program - Individual
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
As published
Application id
327244-2012
Name nom
Reid, Matthew
Department département
Physics
Organization id
3
Institution établissement
University of Northern British Columbia
Province en
British Columbia
Province fr
Colombie-Britannique
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2013
Competition year année de concours
2012
Award amount
20000
Program id
RGPIN
Program name en
Discovery Grants Program - Individual
Program name fr
Programme de subventions à la découverte - individuelles
Group en
Discovery grants programs
Group fr
Programmes de subventions à la découverte
Committee code
1505
Committee name en
Physics
Committee name fr
Physique
Area of application code
1202
Area of application group en
Advancement of knowledge
Area of application group fr
Avancement des connaissances
Area of application en
Physical sciences
Area of application fr
Sciences physiques
Research subject code
3111
Research subject group en
Physics
Research subject group fr
Physique
Research subject en
Lasers
Research subject fr
Laser
Partie
2
Nb partie
5
Application title
Intense terahertz source and detector development for nonlinear spectroscopy and new industrial applications
Keyword
NSERC
Application summary
The proposed research program consists of five components: [1] Terahertz (THz) source and detector development for the purpose of [2] exploring a new regime in nonlinear optics [3], exploring new applications of THz science and technology with strong commercialization potential, and expanding my research interests into the areas of [4] laser fusion and [5] warm dense matter research. [1] This research supports the pan-Canadian THz research group, including supporting graduate students to develop intense THz sources. The availability of new, high-energy THz sources will allow the exploration of new nonlinear interactions, and contribute to maintaining international leadership in this area. [2] The momentum of the nonlinear THz work will be applied to studying new tools for characterizing the band structure and analyzing the transport kinetics in semiconductor devices. This research will contribute to research projects of high impact and visibility, reinforcing Canadian leadership in this domain. [3] I have been successful in developing, deploying and testing the first THz scanning system that was operational in a manufacturing facility in the world (an oriented strand board scanner). The research proposed in this application includes enhanced fundamental research in THz-wood interactions so that new applications in composite wood manufacturing and dimensional lumber can be explored and developed. Applications to the bioenergy industry will also be explored, which are possible because of the new bioenergy heating system on the UNBC campus (the most sophisticated bionenergy system on any university campus in Canada) which is designed to have a research component. This research will push the boundaries for technology transfer and commercialization activities related to the wood products industry - one of Canada's largest industrial sectors, and allow us to maintain international leadership in this area. [4,5] Expanding my research interests into the areas of laser fusion [4] and warm dense matter research [5] link with the other objectives and will enhance the competitiveness of this research program.
