Project description
A novel simulator of decoherent light sources will support better engineering design
Coherence generally has positive connotations in fields ranging from social science and cognition to engineering and physics. However, while high-coherence light sources in which most photons have the same frequency are desirable for long-distance, high-speed and wide-field imaging, they can generate reflections from just about everything in their paths, including dust and surface imperfections in conventional microscopy. Modulating the spatial coherence of an optical source can make spatially partially coherent light very useful. However, it has received little attention thus far. The EU-funded Coh2Shape project is remedying that with modelling tools and experimental validation to support the development of novel emitters for numerous applications in fields including materials science, engineering and medicine.
Fields of science
Programme(s)
Funding Scheme
MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF
Coordinator
CB2 1TN Cambridge
United Kingdom
See on map