Grant: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
The Governors of the University of Calgary
$530,458.00
Optical Parametric Interferometry
FY 2024-25 · 2025-03-14
Summary
Optical interferometry is the foundation for applications ranging from imaging and astronomy to structural measurement. Optical interferometry typically involves a coherent light source combined with passive optical elements followed by observing interference through measurement. Without quantum resources, in single parameter detection of a phase ϕ , the imprecision of the inferred phase will scale as , where is the intensity of the source. The team will aim to explore interferometry approaches that are potentially boosted by use of active components to imprecisions . In particular, the researchers will make use of nonlinear optical parametric processes that generate quantum correlations in the probing light. This approach is also known as SU(1,1) interferometry. The project will span fundamental mathematical properties of such systems to realistic considerations such as loss and noise in order to bring these tools closer to practical applications.
Department
Program
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Location
Calgary|Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
108102864
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2028-03-31
Agreement Number
1028310
Agreement Start Date
2025-03-14
Agreement Title
Optical Parametric Interferometry
Agreement Title (French)
Interférométrie paramétrique optique
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$530,458.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
Optical interferometry is the foundation for applications ranging from imaging and astronomy to structural measurement. Optical interferometry typically involves a coherent light source combined with passive optical elements followed by observing interference through measurement. Without quantum resources, in single parameter detection of a phase ϕ , the imprecision of the inferred phase will scale as , where is the intensity of the source. The team will aim to explore interferometry approaches that are potentially boosted by use of active components to imprecisions . In particular, the researchers will make use of nonlinear optical parametric processes that generate quantum correlations in the probing light. This approach is also known as SU(1,1) interferometry. The project will span fundamental mathematical properties of such systems to realistic considerations such as loss and noise in order to bring these tools closer to practical applications.
Description (French)
L’interférométrie optique est à la base d’applications allant de l’imagerie et de l’astronomie à la mesure structurelle. L’interférométrie optique implique généralement une source de lumière cohérente combinée à des éléments optiques passifs, suivie de l’observation de l’interférence par mesure. Sans ressources quantiques, dans la détection d’un seul paramètre d’une phase ϕ, l’imprécision de la phase déduite évoluera en fonction de l’intensité de la source. L’équipe cherchera à explorer des approches d’interférométrie qui pourraient être améliorées par l’utilisation de composants actifs pour réduire les imprécisions. Les chercheurs utiliseront notamment des processus paramétriques optiques non linéaires qui génèrent des corrélations quantiques dans la lumière de sondage. Cette approche est également connue sous le nom d’interférométrie SU(1,1). Le projet couvrira les propriétés mathématiques fondamentales de ces systèmes jusqu’à des considérations pragmatiques telles que les pertes de signal et le bruit afin de rapprocher ces outils des applications pratiques.
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. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Expected Results (French)
À court terme, les résultats prévus seront des collaborations renforcées entre l'industrie, le milieu universitaire et le gouvernement pour soutenir l'excellence en recherche. À moyen terme, les résultats attendus seront le développement de nouvelles technologies potentiellement perturbatrices avec des collaborateurs. À long terme, trouver des solutions collaboratives aux défis des politiques publiques et créer des systèmes d'innovation plus solides.
Federal Riding
Calgary Confederation
Federal Riding (French)
Calgary Confederation
Federal Riding Number
48005
NAICS Code
541710
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Name (French)
Programme de collaboration en science, en technologie et en innovation - Initiatives de collaboration en R-D
Program Purpose
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
Program Purpose (French)
Collaborer à des programmes multipartites de recherche-développement dans le but de profiter de la synergie entre la recherche transformatrice à haut risque et à haut rendement et le potentiel de découvertes scientifiques et de percées technologiques révolutionnaires dans des secteurs d’intervention prioritaires.
Recipient Business Number
108102864
Recipient City
Calgary|Calgary
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
The Governors of the University of Calgary
Recipient Postal Code
T2N 1N4
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
172-2024-2025-Q4-1028310