Grants and Contributions

n a previous HTSN project, an intra-city free-space quantum communication link was created over the city of Ottawa. The 5.4km-long channel directly links the campus of the University of Ottawa and the Montreal Road campus of the NRC. In an effort to connect this free-space link with other types of quantum communication channels (fiber and satellite) to establish a larger quantum network, the team will demonstrate the compatibility of the free-space link with different optical configurations. The goal is to test the performance of the link at wavelengths, bandwidths, pulse durations and spatial modes supported by fiber channels and quantum satellite links.

The proposed project will advance design of Quantum Computing Devices based on Topological Quantum Matter using Noisy Intermediate Scale Quantum Computers. The quantum computing devices will be protected from noise by topology. Three different systems will be investigated, qubits based on Majorana Fermions, Haldane quasiparticles and valley-spin qubits in 2D atomic thickness semiconductor devices. These qubits are built with Fermions, their fermionic description will be translated into spins, qubits in existing quantum computers. Quantum algorithms such as variational quantum eigenvalue solvers and Quantum Circuit Tensor Networks suitable for current noisy intermediate scale computers will be developed to identify topologically protected quasiparticles for next generation quantum computers.

One of the critical challenges for some potential 2D materials is the lack of stability which requires surface passivation to suppress rapid degradation. AI-aided material design and simulation will accelerate the discovery of potential candidates with preferable physical and chemical properties for 2D materials. This project will use density functional theory (DFT) computational modeling with AI methods to enable the design of new materials, design of new processes for 2D materials passivation and increase exposure and understanding the impact of molecular absorption on 2D materials. AI-predicted band gap, energy levels, optical properties of 2D materials with different surface modification/passivation will identify the best candidates of materials for the energy harvester, sensors and photonics applications. To identify the selective passivation molecular deposition on 2D materials will open a wide window for 2D materials overcome the challenge of stability issue. The developed AI-driven virtual material screening methods can be adopted for further development in the future.

Construct a public day use area at Minette Bay Park in Kitimat, BC- Budget 2021

Acquire new competition boats for a dragon boating festival in Vancouver - Budget 2021

Expand capabilities to support composites manufacturing and design innovation for BC SMEs

Support a shoulder season arts and theatre festival on Granville Island - Budget 2021

Expand capabilities to support composites manufacturing and design innovation for BC SMEs

This contribution will support a project using airborne remote sensing, field sampling and in situ micro-meteorological data to evaluate the hydro-ecological response to the Kenow fire in the Akamina – Cameron Valley area of Waterton Lakes National Park.

This grant supports community engagement and research exploring if an Indigenous Guardians program for bison in Banff is of interest to Tsuut’ina Nation.