High resolution dual comb spectroscopy and ranging
The HIGHRES project aims to enhance dual comb spectroscopy and ranging by developing a novel technique that improves resolution by three orders of magnitude for applications in gas sensing and metrology.
Projectdetails
Introduction
Spectroscopy and metrology are amongst the most important applications of electromagnetic fields. The very fast oscillations of light (up to 200 THz in the infrared) permit very precise distance measurements as well as broadband analysis of radiations emitted and absorbed by matter.
Technological Evolution
The technologies have evolved tremendously over the years. At the turn of the century, a ground-breaking technology was proposed. By using two sources of optical pulse trains (corresponding to optical frequency combs in the spectral domain), no moving parts would be required, and much faster measurements could be performed.
Impact of Dual Comb Technology
So-called dual comb spectroscopy and ranging have had a very significant impact on their respective fields. They have established capabilities in terms of speed and accuracy that are still relevant today.
Existing Limitations
Yet some important limitations remain. Most importantly, there is a trade-off between resolution and acquisition time, which is currently treated as a fundamental limit of dual comb systems. This limitation prevents these systems from being used for:
- High resolution spectroscopy
- Long-distance ranging
These applications are critical for some fields, such as gas sensing or large-scale metrology.
Proposed Solution
In HIGHRES, I propose a novel technique that permits overcoming this fundamental limit. I expect it will improve the current state of the art by as much as three orders of magnitude in terms of resolution (or distance).
Project Plan
We will start with a theoretical analysis of the general principle we propose.
Next, we will build a dual comb source with unprecedented characteristics based on soliton formation in driven fiber resonators.
Finally, using this novel source, we will experimentally demonstrate two proof of principle applications that would greatly benefit from this novel technique, namely:
- THz spectroscopy
- Very long-distance ranging
Financiële details & Tijdlijn
Financiële details
Subsidiebedrag | € 1.987.368 |
Totale projectbegroting | € 1.987.368 |
Tijdlijn
Startdatum | 1-9-2024 |
Einddatum | 31-8-2029 |
Subsidiejaar | 2024 |
Partners & Locaties
Projectpartners
- UNIVERSITE LIBRE DE BRUXELLESpenvoerder
Land(en)
Vergelijkbare projecten binnen European Research Council
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Versatile optical frequency combWe aim to develop a novel, tunable frequency comb device that merges existing technologies to enhance metrology and spectroscopy applications, with significant commercial potential. | ERC Proof of... | € 150.000 | 2023 | Details |
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Chip-based room-temperature terahertz frequency comb spectrometersThis project aims to develop a chip-based, room-temperature THz spectroscopy system using mid-infrared laser frequency combs for enhanced imaging and sensing applications. | ERC Starting... | € 1.499.995 | 2023 | Details |
Versatile Integrated Brillouin-Kerr Frequency Combs for On-Chip Photonic SystemsVeritas aims to develop ultra-low noise chip-scale optical frequency combs using Brillouin optomechanics for advanced applications in 6G communications and quantum technologies. | ERC Proof of... | € 150.000 | 2024 | Details |
Versatile optical frequency comb
We aim to develop a novel, tunable frequency comb device that merges existing technologies to enhance metrology and spectroscopy applications, with significant commercial potential.
Electro-optic frequency comb generation in the mid-infrared.
The project aims to develop compact, cost-effective mid-infrared spectroscopy systems using innovative frequency comb sources based on graded index Silicon Germanium photonics for environmental monitoring.
Multi-messenger soft-field spectroscopy of molecular electronics at interfaces
SoftMeter aims to develop a novel soft-field spectroscopy method for real-time interrogation of molecular electronics, enhancing spatiotemporal resolution in complex systems.
Chip-based room-temperature terahertz frequency comb spectrometers
This project aims to develop a chip-based, room-temperature THz spectroscopy system using mid-infrared laser frequency combs for enhanced imaging and sensing applications.
Versatile Integrated Brillouin-Kerr Frequency Combs for On-Chip Photonic Systems
Veritas aims to develop ultra-low noise chip-scale optical frequency combs using Brillouin optomechanics for advanced applications in 6G communications and quantum technologies.
Vergelijkbare projecten uit andere regelingen
Project | Regeling | Bedrag | Jaar | Actie |
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MOde LOcKing for Advanced Sensing and Imaging)The MOLOKAI project aims to develop chip-scale optical frequency combs for enhanced 3D imaging and sensing applications through collaboration and advanced integrated optics technology. | EIC Transition | € 2.522.500 | 2024 | Details |
Universal frequency-comb platform for datacenter communicationsThe project aims to unify InAs/GaAs quantum-dot and microresonator-based comb lasers into a chip-scale platform to enhance datacom capacity and efficiency by 2028. | EIC Transition | € 2.499.998 | 2023 | Details |
Chip-Scale Optical Frequency Combs for Communications and Sensing: A Toolkit for System IntegrationCombTools aims to develop high-performance Kerr comb generators and signal processing tools, enabling commercial applications in optical communications and beyond through innovative silicon-nitride technology. | EIC Transition | € 2.523.585 | 2024 | Details |
MOde LOcKing for Advanced Sensing and Imaging)
The MOLOKAI project aims to develop chip-scale optical frequency combs for enhanced 3D imaging and sensing applications through collaboration and advanced integrated optics technology.
Universal frequency-comb platform for datacenter communications
The project aims to unify InAs/GaAs quantum-dot and microresonator-based comb lasers into a chip-scale platform to enhance datacom capacity and efficiency by 2028.
Chip-Scale Optical Frequency Combs for Communications and Sensing: A Toolkit for System Integration
CombTools aims to develop high-performance Kerr comb generators and signal processing tools, enabling commercial applications in optical communications and beyond through innovative silicon-nitride technology.