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Our expertise
COPL-ULaval's strengths lie in the richness and complementarity of the expertise brought together in a veritable crossroads of scientific effervescence. Led by accomplished researchers, our research teams take on challenges at the cutting edge of knowledge, exploring innovative avenues that illustrate the excellence of our expertise in optics and photonics.
Find out more about our research areas and the people behind them - the driving forces behind innovation, excellence and our center's reputation.
Biophotonics
The Biophotonics axis is distinguished by its highly interdisciplinary approach, bringing together researchers from at least four scientific fields. Photonics is used to better understand biological processes, refine diagnostic tools, and open up new therapeutic avenues. This work contributes to advances in medicine, life sciences, and health technologies.
Lasers-matter interaction
This research area focuses on the development of new fiber optic laser sources and the use of femtosecond lasers for photo-inscription of advanced devices. The research aims to broaden the spectral coverage of these sources into the visible and infrared ranges, while increasing the energy of laser pulses. This research paves the way for cutting-edge applications in photonics, device manufacturing, and materials science.
Optical fibers and devices
This focus area aims to develop innovative solutions for laser sources, sensor systems, scientific instrumentation, and telecommunications networks, including glasses for mid-infrared, suitable for spectroscopic and biomedical applications; microstructured optical fibers, offering precise control of light propagation; hybrid materials, combining the properties of different components for optimized performance; and multifunctional fibers, integrating several capabilities (detection, transmission, amplification) into a single structure.
Photonic materials
Led by a recognized expert in glass synthesis, this research area explores a wide range of advanced materials for cutting-edge photonic applications. Work focuses in particular on chalcogenide glasses and other exotic glasses for mid-infrared applications, quantum dots, nanoparticles, structured materials, and liquid crystals. This diversity paves the way for the engineering of tailor-made materials, which are essential for the development of innovative devices.
Photonic systems and microsystems
This research area is divided into two complementary components. The Systems component, driven by extensive work in astrophysics and metrology, explores large-scale photonic applications. The Microsystems component is based on an ambitious research program focused on the integration of photonic systems on silicon chips and photonic-electronic cointegration. Together, this work aims to push the boundaries of miniaturization and the performance of photonic technologies.
Optical communications
This research area brings together the complementary expertise of four Canada Research Chairs, who are joining forces to cover all components of optical communication systems. Their work focuses on signal generation and detection, modulation formats, signal processing, optical transmission fibers, and amplifiers. This synergy makes it possible to address complex issues and advance next-generation telecommunications technologies.
Quantum Photonics
This axis aims at the development and integration of quantum photonic technologies to design advanced systems and devices, dedicated to secure communications, quantum computing and information processing.
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