Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Design of highly sensitive SPAD-based detection system and Kramer-Kronig- based optical receiver for free space optical systems

Agreement Number:

947365

Agreement Value:

$62,500.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 18, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021

Description:

This project focuses on the development of single-photon avalanche detector (SPAD)-based detection system and Kramer-Kronig optical receiver for free space optical (FSO) systems. The SPAD detection systems based on low-cost, high-reliability mainstream silicon technologies will be developed. In principle, SPADs can detect a single photon and so are expected to be the most sensitive detector for FSO systems. The end result of this proposed work will be the optimum SPAD detection system. Currently, FSO systems employ direct-detection receivers in which photo-current is proportional to optical intensity and hence, the phase of optical signal is lost. In this project, the team will extract the phase of optical signal from intensity using a Kramer-Kronig receiver. This additional degree of freedom enables to modulate the phase of the optical carrier which enhances the data rate of FSO system. The extra-information provided by the optical phase enables the accurate channel compensation helping to improve performance.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

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.

Location:

Hamilton, Ontario, CA L8P 0A1

Reference Number:

172-2019-2020-Q4-947365

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

119035988

Recipient Type:

Academia

Additional Information:

This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 32 days.

Recipient's Operating Name:

McMaster University

Recipient's Legal Name:

McMaster University

Federal Riding Name:

Hamilton Centre

Federal Riding Number:

35035

Program:

Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

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.

NAICS Code:

541710