Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Entangled-Photon Spectroscopy with Quantum Advantage
Agreement Number:
1027005
Agreement Value:
$693,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 27, 2025 - Mar 30, 2028
Description:
The Project will demonstrate the first-ever quantum spectrometer capable of simultaneously measuring the absorption spectrum and refractive index of a molecule. The goal is to demonstrate an instrument that 1) leverages a purely quantum mechanical effect to enable a unique sensing ability, 2) attains higher sensitivity than classical analogues, and 3) facilitates simple and rapid measurements for deployment in other experimental labs. The team will develop an optical setup that uses entangled photon pairs and Hong-Ou-Mandel interference to measure the optical properties of molecular samples, by using spectrally-resolved single-photon detection technologies. Analytical models for simulating and fitting experimental measurements will be developed, as well as machine learning algorithms for accelerating experimental throughput. Multiple quantum spectrometer prototypes will be explored and optimized to identify pathways towards quantum advantage. The Project will lay the groundwork for developing a quantum sensing instrument with application in numerous Canadian industrial and academic sectors.
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:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1N 6N5
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q4-1027005
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119278877
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Ottawa
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa--Vanier--Gloucester
Federal Riding Number:
35081
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