Laser emission at the limit of glass transparency using nanocrystal doping . We will create a new composite glass providing strong fluorescence which fully exploits the high transmission of glass in the mid-infrared. When combined with emerging rare earth ion transitions and precise excitation processes, this project will help solve an important problem in optics; that the overall efficiency and power produced from deep mid-infrared light sources is not sufficient for all industries. The primary ....Laser emission at the limit of glass transparency using nanocrystal doping . We will create a new composite glass providing strong fluorescence which fully exploits the high transmission of glass in the mid-infrared. When combined with emerging rare earth ion transitions and precise excitation processes, this project will help solve an important problem in optics; that the overall efficiency and power produced from deep mid-infrared light sources is not sufficient for all industries. The primary outcome will be a series of robust fibre-based gain modules suitable for high power and very short optical pulses in the mid-infrared. These light sources will beneficially impact medicine, defence, sensing and manufacturing providing excellent opportunities for increasing Australian productivity and global competitiveness. Read moreRead less
Dynamic terahertz superlenses for sub-wavelength sensing and imaging. We propose to develop a 'dynamic terahertz superlens' that will dramatically enhance the performance of existing T-ray imaging systems used for biosensing of cells, DNA and proteins. The science of the superlens is remarkable in that it enables image resolution shorter than the wavelength.
Advanced biosensing in the terahertz (THz) sub-wavelength regime. This project will build on Australian excellence in photonics, exploiting the advanced use of T-rays for sensing of biological substances such as proteins and DNA. For the first time, this will enable contactless automated sensing for high-speed medical screening of diseases, a critical step toward the ultimate vision of customised medicine.