Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Generative models for integrated photonic components – design and implementation of a new generator-discriminator approach
Agreement Number:
987397
Agreement Value:
$159,500.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 21, 2022 - Sep 30, 2025
Description:
This Project will focus on adapting a general learning framework to improvements related to nanophotonic component design. Novel optimization techniques such as inverse design are promising tools to significantly reduce the size of nanophotonic 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 classical devices which are however much larger, with designs that are highly non-interpretable. In this respect, recent developments in learning generative models through the use of generative-adversarial architecture is a promising technological breakthrough. Specifically, this type of training provides a framework to build neural-network based models capable of generating a diverse set of useful data instances in high-dimensional spaces, which are well-performing designs in this context
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 H3T 1J4
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q4-987397
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108160995
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreement has been modified by 547 days.
Amendment Date
Jan 31, 2024
Recipient's Legal Name:
Université de Montréal
Federal Riding Name:
Outremont
Federal Riding Number:
24054
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 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences
Amendments: