Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Study of the optoelectronic properties associated with single photon emitters in hexagonal boron nitride defects: towards the development of quantum light emitting diodes
Agreement Number:
986836
Agreement Value:
$463,834.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 10, 2022 - Jan 9, 2026
Description:
Single-photon emitters are instrumental in the transmission of quantum information and in quantum sensing measurements. For practical applications, stable and scalable single-photon sources, which operate at room temperature and are electrically triggered, are crucial. The Project will contribute to the development of room-temperature and electrically driven single-photon sources using atomic defects in hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN). This two-dimensional (2D) material hosts defects that act as stable single-photon sources and are confined to the surface, which facilitates electrically pumped photon emission. The development of this new singlephoton source will be accomplished by: 1) building an optical setup to
characterize the single-photon emitters, 2) engineering defects in h-BN flakes, 3) integrating these flakes into tunnel junctions via 2D material assembly, and 4) demonstrating electrically pumped single-photon emission from these tunnel junctions. Ultimately, the Project will set the stage for the development of scalable chip-integrated quantum photonic technologies.
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:
Sherbrooke, Quebec, CA J1K 2R1
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q4-986836
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108161076
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreement has been modified by 365 days.
Amendment Date
Nov 27, 2024
Recipient's Legal Name:
Université de Sherbrooke
Federal Riding Name:
Sherbrooke
Federal Riding Number:
24072
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
Amendments: