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Title:

Fiber-Integrated Frequency Comb Using Phase-Change Nanostructured Metamaterials

Agreement Number:

1016428

Agreement Value:

$341,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 27, 2024 - May 1, 2027

Description:

The Project aims to develop a prototype of a robust and compact portable fiber-integrated frequency comb using novel metamaterials technology. The development will take place at the University of Alberta, where fiber-based ultrafast laser systems and fiber-integrated metamaterials have already been successfully designed and fabricated. The design of the comb system will be done in collaboration with the NRC Metrology Research Centre. The University of Alberta collaborators will design, fabricate, and test components that will serve the comb system design, integrate them into a complete system, and test the system collaboratively with the NRC team. It is expected that the comb will be deployed using both the NRC’s lab-based and transportable 88Sr+ optical clocks.

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:

Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5J 4P6

Reference Number:

172-2023-2024-Q4-1016428

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

108102831

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

The Governors of the University of Alberta

Federal Riding Name:

Edmonton Centre

Federal Riding Number:

48014

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