Grants and Contributions:

Optical Parametric Interferometry

1028310

$530,458.00

Mar 14, 2025 - Mar 31, 2028

Optical interferometry is the foundation for applications ranging from imaging and astronomy to structural measurement. Optical interferometry typically involves a coherent light source combined with passive optical elements followed by observing interference through measurement. Without quantum resources, in single parameter detection of a phase ϕ , the imprecision of the inferred phase will scale as , where is the intensity of the source. The team will aim to explore interferometry approaches that are potentially boosted by use of active components to imprecisions . In particular, the researchers will make use of nonlinear optical parametric processes that generate quantum correlations in the probing light. This approach is also known as SU(1,1) interferometry. The project will span fundamental mathematical properties of such systems to realistic considerations such as loss and noise in order to bring these tools closer to practical applications.

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.

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2N 1N4

172-2024-2025-Q4-1028310

Grant

Grants and Contributions

108102864

Academia

The Governors of the University of Calgary

Calgary Confederation

48005

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