Reference number : GC-2017-Q3-00585, amendment number : , agreement type : G, recipient legal name : Ménard, Jean-Michel (University of Ottawa)|Ménard, Jean-Michel (Université d’Ottawa), recipient country : CA, recipient province : nan, recipient city : Ontario, recipient postal code : nan, program name english : Engage Grants for universities, program name french : Subventions d'engagement partenarial pour les universités, program purpose english : The field of time-resolved terahertz (THz) spectroscopy has grown very rapidly over the last few years. This non-invasive optical technique, based on the generation of optical radiation in the mid- and far-infrared region, can reveal valuable information about the nature of various materials and compounds. This information cannot be perceived by the naked eye, nor by the most sophisticated cameras or even x-ray scanners. Since THz spans an ideal energy range to interact with various elementary excitations including phonons, electrons and molecular vibrations, its adaptation to characterization technologies has an enormous potential of application in many scientific and industrial sectors as diverse as medical diagnostics, environmental science, semiconductors devices and security. For all these applications, the use of a broad THz source for spectroscopy, which extends spectrally beyond the typical limit of 4 THz, provides access to key signature resonances resulting in enhanced identification capabilities for many compounds. The high costs and bulkiness of these systems are the main factors currently limiting the market for broadband time-resolved THz spectrometer. The goal of this collaboration between OZ Optics and the research group of Dr. Ménard at uOttawa is to work on a more affordable, compact and broadband THz source based on low-cost lasers and proven optical fiber technology. Combining their expertise in this proposal will allow dynamic research and enhanced potential for the development of commercial applications., program purpose french : The field of time-resolved terahertz (THz) spectroscopy has grown very rapidly over the last few years. This non-invasive optical technique, based on the generation of optical radiation in the mid- and far-infrared region, can reveal valuable information about the nature of various materials and compounds. This information cannot be perceived by the naked eye, nor by the most sophisticated cameras or even x-ray scanners. Since THz spans an ideal energy range to interact with various elementary excitations including phonons, electrons and molecular vibrations, its adaptation to characterization technologies has an enormous potential of application in many scientific and industrial sectors as diverse as medical diagnostics, environmental science, semiconductors devices and security. For all these applications, the use of a broad THz source for spectroscopy, which extends spectrally beyond the typical limit of 4 THz, provides access to key signature resonances resulting in enhanced identification capabilities for many compounds. The high costs and bulkiness of these systems are the main factors currently limiting the market for broadband time-resolved THz spectrometer. The goal of this collaboration between OZ Optics and the research group of Dr. Ménard at uOttawa is to work on a more affordable, compact and broadband THz source based on low-cost lasers and proven optical fiber technology. Combining their expertise in this proposal will allow dynamic research and enhanced potential for the development of commercial applications., agreement title english : Low-cost fiber-based broadband terahertz source, agreement title french : Low-cost fiber-based broadband terahertz source, agreement number : EGP, agreement value : 25000.0, agreement start date : 2017-12-13, agreement end date : nan, description english : nan, description french : nan, expected results english : nan, expected results french : nan, additional information english : Grant or Award spanning more than one fiscal year (2017-2018 to 2018-2019)., additional information french : Subvention ou bourse octroyée s'appliquant à plus d'un exercice financier (2017-2018 à 2018-2019)., owner organization : nserc-crsng, owner organization title : Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada