Grants and Contributions:

Advanced AI techniques to accelerate development of mode-locked quantum dash lasers (AI-Lase)

1013257

$250,000.00

Dec 19, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026

Modern laser design is a complex endeavor, involving designing of different sub-components that are then combined. The purpose of this project is to investigate and develop AI tools that can assist in the design of such subcomponents, offering methods capable to identify new and/or better performing laser devices in this high dimensional design space. For example, leveraging AI to explore efficiently the design space of subcomponents can lead to new laser design ideas and pinpoint new limitations faster. The project will use a suite of software tools, each dedicated to simulating different sub-component, to test the overall impact of AI-driven methods to the full device cycle. Two HQPs will be fully dedicated to this project, working on AI tools, laser modeling, and model calibrations to real (NRCmade) designs.

National Research Council Canada

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.

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1N 6N5

172-2023-2024-Q3-1013257

Grant

Grants and Contributions

119278877

Academia

This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreement has been modified by 90 days.

Sep 4, 2025

University of Ottawa

Ottawa--Vanier--Gloucester

35081

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

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.

541710