Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP230101253

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

Novel source of excited metastable atoms for Atom Trap Trace Analysis. This project aims to understand and to control light-induced processes in atoms by using finely shaped and tailored laser pulses, focusing on efficient production of excited metastable atoms. This is critical for efficient Atom Trap Trace Analysis, the most advanced technique for dating ground water and geological samples. Expected outcomes of this project include new and enhanced knowledge of physics of light-matter interactions, developing an efficient, clean source of excited metastable atoms, and integrating that source into the Australian National Facility for dating geological samples. This should provide significant benefits, such as significant improvement of operational efficiency and productivity of that facility.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 2023

End Date: 12-2025

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $532,842.00

Funder: Australian Research Council