MATISSE

Middle Infrared Broadly Tunable Compact Cavity-Less Source based on Parametric Conversion

Coordinatore	ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE FEDERALE DE LAUSANNE    more Spiacenti, non ci sono informazioni su questo coordinatore. Contattare Fabio per maggiori infomrazioni, grazie.
Nazionalità Coordinatore	Switzerland [CH]
Totale costo	1˙499˙972 €
EC contributo	1˙499˙972 €
Programma	FP7-IDEAS-ERC Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013)
Code Call	ERC-2012-StG_20111012
Funding Scheme	ERC-SG
Anno di inizio	2013
Periodo (anno-mese-giorno)	2013-02-01   -   2018-01-31

 Partecipanti

#	participant	country	role	EC contrib. [€]
1	ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE FEDERALE DE LAUSANNE  Organization address address: BATIMENT CE 3316 STATION 1 city: LAUSANNE postcode: 1015 contact info Titolo: Ms. Nome: Caroline Cognome: Vandevyver Email: send email Telefono: +41 21 693 4977 Fax: +41 21 693 55 85	CH (LAUSANNE)	hostInstitution	1˙499˙972.00
2	ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE FEDERALE DE LAUSANNE  Organization address address: BATIMENT CE 3316 STATION 1 city: LAUSANNE postcode: 1015 contact info Titolo: Prof. Nome: Camille-Sophie Cognome: Bres Email: send email Telefono: +41 21 693 78 66	CH (LAUSANNE)	hostInstitution	1˙499˙972.00

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 Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)

'The middle-infrared (Mid-IR) is a core band for molecular detection and identification as nearly every molecule strongly absorbs in this wavelength range. Hence, it hosts critical applications ranging from spectroscopy, health monitoring, sensing as well as free space communication. Unfortunately, the advantages of this wavelength range have not been fully exploited due to the lack of Mid-IR sources that can simultaneously satisfy stringent requirements these diverse applications impose. To this end, MATISSE seeks to transfigure light generation in the Mid-IR spectral band by designing new classes of nonlinear frequency mixers. We aim at overturning the limitations of conventional resonant (cavity) processes by simultaneously enabling mode-hop free tuning, narrow linewidth and wide tunable range operation. In addition, we also plan in developing the first modulation-capable source across a wide range of Mid-IR frequencies. To overcome these challenges, MATISSE will leverage the cavity-less nature and parametric origin of the proposed source. The project will cascade two distinct compact nonlinear platforms to enable the efficient wavelength conversion from NIR to Mid-IR. This two-step approach takes advantage of attributes each distinct platform has to offer by 1) utilizing the advanced technology available at the NIR wavelengths and 2) exploiting the Mid-IR capabilities of non-silica platforms. We believe only an approach such as ours can provide a compact, freely tunable Mid-IR source without resorting to conventional cavity (resonant) physics. The MATISSE project therefore promises substantial impact in spectroscopy, sensing and free space communication by providing presently non-existing tools that will not only improve the sensitivity of absolute and relative spectroscopic methods, but also introduce free space sensing/communication using emitted powers that are considered non-viable in conventional systems.'