Research Projects Awarded in the 3rd Call:
UMI2958 Georgia Tech – CNRS and NANOVATION
Research Project Title: Development of GaN Based LEDs using ZnO/c-sapphire Templates
University Performing Research Project: UMI2958 Georgia Tech
Company Providing Photonic Device (Component): Nanovation SARL
Photonic Device (Component): ZnO-coated c sapphire epiwafer
Project Start Date: 18 May 2009
Planned Completion Date: 28 February 2010
Project Abstract:
The aim of the project is to use ZnO/c-Al2O3 epiwafers provided by Nanovation SARL as templates for the growth of GaN based LEDs. The ZnO then becomes a sacrificial layer, such that the GaN LED can then be removed from the sapphire substrate by chemical lift-off and wafer bonded onto a conducting substrate so as to make a vertical LED structure with improved thermal dissipation and current spreading compared with conventional lateral LED structures.
ETH Zurich and Onefive GmbH
Research Project Title: A high throughput terahertz spectroscopic imaging system for security applications
University Performing Research Project: ETH Zurich
Company Providing Photonic Device (Component): Onefive GmbH
Photonic Device (Component): Low-Noise Femtosecond Laser
Project Start Date: 1 April 2009
Planned Completion Date: 28 February 2010
Project Abstract:
The aim of the project is to create a terahertz spectroscopic imaging system having high throughput. A terahertz source will be created using a femtosecond laser and a nonlinear optical material using a process called optical rectification. Detection will use the same nonlinear optical interaction.
Institute for Photonic Technology Jena / Friedrich-Schiller University Jena and FASTLITE
Research Project Title: Quasi-Multiplex CARS Microscopy with High Frame-Acquisition Rate
University Performing Research Project: Institute for Photonic Technology Jena / Friedrich-Schiller University Jena
Company Providing Photonic Device (Component): FASTLITE
Photonic Device (Component): Acousto-Optic Programmable Dispersive Filter (DAZZLER)
Project Start Date: 10 December 2008
Planned Completion Date: 10 December 2009
Project Abstract:
The project aims to prove a simplified CARS microscopy technique named quasi-multiplex CARS (QM-CARS) microscopy. The core of QM-CARS is successive imaging of the same imaging window using a set of characteristic marker modes for chemical contrast.
CNIT and Pirelli Labs
Research Project Title: Integrated time domain optical interleaver for photonic-based full-digital radar receiver.
University Performing Research Project: CNIT (Consorzio Nazionale Inter-universitario per le Telecomunicazioni)
Company Providing Photonic Device (Component): Pirelli Labs S.p.A.
Photonic Device (Component): Waveguide Integrated Optical Interleaver
Project Start Date: 26 January 2009
Planned Completion Date: 26 December 2009
Project Abstract:
The project will use a waveguide integrated optical interleaver based on Glass on Silicon to generate a higher repetition rate pulse train (> 100 Gb/s), starting from a lower frequency input one, to be used for optical sampling operation in a photonic-based full digital radar receiver. Such architecture could introduce strong benefits in terms of accuracy, resolution and robustness.
University of Dundee and Conerefringent Optics
Research Project Title: Resonator modes in the presence of passive element for conical refraction
University Performing Research Project: University of Dundee
Company Providing Photonic Device (Component): Conerefringent Optics S.L.
Photonic Device (Component): Conerefringent Elements for Conical Refraction
Project Start Date: 10 December 2008
Planned Completion Date: 10 June 2009
Project Abstract:
The aim of the project is to investigate experimentally how transverse resonator modes are influenced in the presence of a (laser) passive conerefringent element. It is planned to examine a set of conerefringent elements with difference lengths and anti-reflecting coatings at 980nm.
Institute of Photonics, University of Strathclyde and Imagine Optic
Research Project Title: Adaptive optics for improved resolution in optical sectioning microscopy
University Performing Research Project: Institute of Photonics, University of Strathclyde
Company Providing Photonic Device (Component): Imagine Optic
Photonic Device (Component): Adaptive Optics Electromagnetic Deformable Mirror
Project Start Date: 5 March 2009
Planned Completion Date: 28 February 2010
Project Abstract:
The project aims to use the adaptive optics in laser scanning optical microscopy to correct for sample and system induced aberrations. To determine required wavefront correction an optimisation algorithm is used that rapidly changes the shape of the deformable membrane mirror whilst monitoring and maximising a property of the image. The use of the deformable membrane mirror will be investigated, both as an add on to an existing microscope and also as a integrated optical element in an imaging system.
Research Projects Awarded in the 2nd Call:
University of Strathclyde and Cascade Technologies
Research Project Title: A multi-wavelength, time multiplexed spectrometer for atmospheric sensing
University Performing Research Project: University of Strathclyde
Company Providing Photonic Device (Component): Cascade Technologies
Photonic Device (Component): Quantum Cascade Lasers at 5 wavelengths in Infra-Red.
Project Start Date: 2 September 2008
Planned Completion Date: 2 September 2009
Project Abstract:
Strathclyde aims to develop a portable multi-wavelength time multiplexed spectrometer for realtime atmospheric pollutant monitoring, using Quantum Cascade lasers.
Research Projects Awarded in the 1st Call:
University of St Andrews and Lovalite
Research Project Title: Cell Transfection with fibres
University Performing Research Project: University of St Andrews
Company Providing Photonic Device (Component): Lovalite
Project Start Date: 21 January 2008
Completion Date: 3 June 2008
Project Abstract:
St Andrews aim to develop a new technology for achieving photoporation using a laser beam from a commercial system coupled to a fibre ending in a Lovalite shaped fibre tip.
University of Latvia and Visionica
Research Project Title: Wavefront Sensors
University Performing Research Project: University of Latvia
Company Providing Photonic Device (Component): Visionica
Project Start Date: 15 February 2008
Planned Completion Date: 15 May 2009
Project Abstract:
The project objective is to develop equipment for eye retina structure investigation for patients with high corneal refractive impairments.
Technical University of Tampere and Eolite
Research Project Title: High Power nanosecond fiber laser in the visible
University Performing Research Project: Technical University of Tampere
Company Providing Photonic Device (Component): Eolite
Project Start Date: 14 January 2008
Planned Completion Date: 14 January 2009
Project Abstract:
TUT wish to use the short pulse laser Eolite fiber laser for micromachining of biodegradable implants and grooving of silicon wafers.
Universita Politecnica de Madrid and FiberLogix
Research Project Title: All-fibre Stripper
University Performing Research Project: Universita Politecnica de Madrid
Company Providing Photonic Device (Component): FiberLogix
Project Start Date: 4 January 2008
Planned Completion Date: 4 January 2009
Project Abstract:
The Fiber Logix fibre stripper will be used to assess the practicality of stripping various speciality fibres.
Universidad Politecnic de Valencia and Centre for Integrated Photonics
Research Project Title: Characterisation of Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers and Electroabsorbers and their use in novel applications
University Performing Research Project: Universidad Politecnic de Valencia
Company Providing Photonic Device (Component): Centre for Integrated Photonics
Project Start Date: 11 February 2008
Planned Completion Date: 11 February 2009
Project Abstract:
The project has two objectives:
1) To develop models to characterise the behaviour of Silicon Optical Amplifiers (SOAs) and Electro Optic Absorbers (EAs);
2) To look for novel applications for SOAs and EAs.
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