Grant: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Carleton University
$594,000.00
Strategic Si3N4 materials platform for integrated quantum optics
FY 2020-21 · 2021-02-12
Summary
A key expectation of the physical devices intended for next-generation quantum cybersecurity is the reliable sourcing, processing and transfer of quantum information. A major obstacle to the realization of such devices is the extreme
fragility of this quantum information with special and unique challenges encountered in device design and in the materials employed. In this context, an extremely promising materials candidate is low pressure chemical vapor
deposited (LPCVD) silicon nitride (Si3N4). Its wide bandgap, ultra-low loss, large nonlinear refractive index and compatibility with well-established CMOS fabrication methodologies makes it ideal for sourcing, guiding and processing
fragile quantum states. The Project will explore the deposition of stoichiometric silicon nitride that will serve as a materials platform for quantum devices.
Department
Program
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Recipient
Location
Ottawa|Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
118838937
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Amendments
Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2021-02-12 | 2020-21 | $594,000.00 |
| 1 | 2021-02-12 | 2020-21 | $594,000.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 121 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois. La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 121 jours.
Agreement End Date
2023-07-31
Agreement Number
967820
Agreement Start Date
2021-02-12
Agreement Title
Strategic Si3N4 materials platform for integrated quantum optics
Agreement Title (French)
Plateforme stratégique de matériaux à base de Si3N4 pour l’optique quantique intégrée
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$594,000.00
Amendment Date
2023-04-12
Amendment Number
1
Description
A key expectation of the physical devices intended for next-generation quantum cybersecurity is the reliable sourcing, processing and transfer of quantum information. A major obstacle to the realization of such devices is the extreme
fragility of this quantum information with special and unique challenges encountered in device design and in the materials employed. In this context, an extremely promising materials candidate is low pressure chemical vapor
deposited (LPCVD) silicon nitride (Si3N4). Its wide bandgap, ultra-low loss, large nonlinear refractive index and compatibility with well-established CMOS fabrication methodologies makes it ideal for sourcing, guiding and processing
fragile quantum states. The Project will explore the deposition of stoichiometric silicon nitride that will serve as a materials platform for quantum devices.
Description (French)
L’une des principales caractéristiques anticipées des dispositifs physiques destinés à la cybersécurité quantique de la prochaine génération est la fiabilité de l’approvisionnement, du traitement et du transfert des informations quantiques. Un obstacle majeur à la création de ces dispositifs est l’extrême fragilité de cette information quantique, présentant des défis particuliers et uniques dans la conception des dispositifs et dans les matériaux utilisés. Dans ce contexte, un matériau candidat extrêmement prometteur est le nitrure de silicium (Si3N4) déposé par vapeur chimique à basse pression (LPCVD). Sa large bande passante, ses pertes ultrafaibles, son grand indice de réfraction non linéaire et sa compatibilité avec des méthodologies de fabrication CMOS bien établies font de ce matériau un outil idéal pour l’approvisionnement, le guidage et le traitement d’états quantiques fragiles. Le projet explorera le dépôt de nitrure de silicium stœchiométrique comme plateforme de matériaux pour les dispositifs quantiques.
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
Ottawa Centre
Federal Riding (French)
Ottawa-Centre
Federal Riding Number
35075
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
118838937
Recipient City
Ottawa|Ottawa
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Carleton University
Recipient Postal Code
K1S 5B6
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
172-2020-2021-Q4-967820