Grants and Contributions:

Using Artificial Intelligence for accurate and efficient modelling of complex nanophotonic devices

988483

$96,800.00

Mar 15, 2022 - Mar 14, 2024

Innovation in nanophotonics has been driven by major advances in nanofabrication. As nanophotonic devices have a nearly limitless design space, equally critical has been the ability to simulate light interaction with complex nanostructures. Advanced nanophotonic design commonly relies on computationally expensive 3D simulations. This project directly addresses the use of AI to assist with the design of photonic components, both for “classical” devices where improvements in performance or size will be sought, as well as design of new devices such as optical phased arrays, which rely on grating couplers as fundamental blocks. Artificial Intelligence will be used to develop efficient and accurate surrogate models for subwavelength grating structures. This will reduce the scale of simulations by a factor of hundreds and enable efficient design of advanced nanophotonic components that require metamaterials.

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.

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1N 6N5

172-2021-2022-Q4-988483

Grant

Grants and Contributions

119278877

Academia

University of Ottawa

Ottawa–Vanier

35078

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