Multi-scale fibre-based optical frequency combs: science, technology and applications

Project description

Training network on optical frequency combs

An optical frequency comb is a very precise tool for measuring different frequencies of light. The technology, made possible by recent advances in ultrafast lasers, can accurately measure much higher frequencies than any other tool. Funded by the Marie Skłodowska Curie programme, the MEFISTA project will train six young researchers in the field. Researchers will conduct research on novel techniques for generating specialised laser waveforms, mid-infrared tuneable dual-comb sources, and manufacturing of mode-locked fibre lasers. Special focus will be placed on the use of frequency combs in laser radar/LIDAR in autonomous cars. The initiative will foster collaboration between academic and industrial partners, enriching EU research and innovation in optical frequency comb technologies.

Field of science

• /natural sciences/physical sciences/optics/laser physics
• /natural sciences/physical sciences/optics/fibre optics

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.3.1. - Fostering new skills by means of excellent initial training of researchers

Topic(s)

• MSCA-ITN-2019 - Innovative Training Networks

Call for proposal

H2020-MSCA-ITN-2019
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Funding Scheme

MSCA-ITN-ETN - European Training Networks

Coordinator

ASTON UNIVERSITY

Address

Aston Triangle
B4 7ET Birmingham
United Kingdom

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

EU contribution

€ 303 172,56

Participants (5)

UNIVERSITAT POLITECNICA DE CATALUNYA

Spain

EU contribution

€ 250 904,88

Address

Calle Jordi Girona 31
08034 Barcelona

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

UNIVERSITE DE LILLE

France

EU contribution

€ 274 802,04

Address

42 Rue Paul Duez
59800 Lille

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE FEDERALE DE LAUSANNE

Switzerland

EU contribution

€ 281 276,64

Address

Batiment Ce 3316 Station 1
1015 Lausanne

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

RICHMOND DESIGN & MARKETING LIMITED

United Kingdom

EU contribution

€ 303 172,56

Address

Unit 33, Bilton Industrial Estate, Humber Avenue
CV3 1JL Coventry

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

NKT PHOTONICS A/S

Denmark

EU contribution

€ 297 522

Address

Blokken 84
3460 Birkerod

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)