Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Quantum-enhanced broadband mid-IR spectroscopy
Agreement Number:
1034968
Agreement Value:
$387,338.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 24, 2025 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
The Project combines leading Canadian expertise in ultra-broadband mid-IR quantum light generation (Polytechnique Montreal, PolyM) and applies it to the critical mission of nanomaterial characterization and classification at the NRC, focusing on nanomaterials used in health applications. The project will develop bright squeezed entangled light sources in the SWIR and MIR for use in chemical sensing applications. The enhanced sensitivity achievable using these sources will be validated against current IR spectroscopy techniques.
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:
172-2025-2026-Q3-1034968
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
107585226
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
École Polytechnique de Montréal
Federal Riding Name:
Outremont
Federal Riding Number:
24053
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