Title:
AI assisted miniaturization of integrated photonic components
Agreement Value:
$200,200.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 25, 2020 - Mar 24, 2023
Description:
Novel optimization techniques like nanophotonic inverse design are promising tools to significantly reduce the size of passive Silicon photonic components while maintaining their functionality and performance. Although published results demonstrate various proof of concept miniaturized devices with pre-determined size and aspect ratio, their performances as of now are inferior to the state of the art and the designs are highly non-interpretable. In this respect, AI tools can help identify patterns in the high-dimensional design space through the analysis of a dataset of simulated designs that guide the search for better performing designs and shed light on the behavior of the design space, revealing its specificities and limitations. Ultimately, the use of AI tools will bring the miniaturization of Silicon integrated photonic components to the next level, without compromising on their performance and manufacturability.
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:
Montreal, Quebec, CA H3A 0G4
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q4-947521
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119128981
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is $200,200 and the end date of this agreements has been modified by 358 days
Amendment Date
Jan 6, 2022
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning/McGill University
Federal Riding Name:
Ville-Marie–Le Sud-Ouest–Île-des-Sœurs
Federal Riding Number:
24077
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.