Objective "The purpose of the present ""Proof of Concept"" proposal is to investigate the commercial viability of versatile and compact microwavephotonic modules generating high-purity microwave signals and multi-coherent lightwave carriers. These oscillators are expected to core microwave sources in aerospace engineering. Within the framework of our ERC StG project NEXTPHASE (NEXT generation of microwave PHotonic systems for AeroSpace Engineering) which started in November 2011, we had the objective to propose beyond-state-of-the art microwave sources for aerospace engineering applications. The first milestone of the project was the fabrication of millimetre-size whispering gallery mode-disk resonators with ultra-high quality factors. We have developed a unique design capability for such resonators, and we have been able to generate stable Kerr optical frequency combs after pumping them with a laser. The successful generation of such combs is the essential achievement that enables the possibility of commercial multi-coherent laser and microwave sources as described in the present “Proof of Concept” proposal. Our ultra-stable, multi-coherent system is able to generate signals in both the lightwave and microwave spectral ranges and is thereby a promising technological object for aerospace engineering and for other applications as well." Fields of science engineering and technologymechanical engineeringvehicle engineeringaerospace engineeringnatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticslaser physics Programme(s) 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) Topic(s) ERC-OA-2013-PoC - European Research Council ERC Proof of Concept Call for proposal ERC-2013-PoC See other projects for this call Funding Scheme CSA-SA(POC) - Supporting action (Proof of Concept) Host institution CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRS EU contribution € 97 966,00 Address RUE MICHEL ANGE 3 75794 Paris France See on map Region Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Paris Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Nathalie Appel (Mrs.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Beneficiaries (1) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRS France EU contribution € 97 966,00 Address RUE MICHEL ANGE 3 75794 Paris See on map Region Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Paris Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Nathalie Appel (Mrs.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data
