Teraxion Inc.

Published purpose

The main goal of the Project is to develop a room-temperature detection technology for deep-infrared terahertz (THz) radiation with single-photon level sensitivity. This technological advancement will unlock novel quantum optical applications within this unexploited region of the electromagnetic spectrum. This collaboration is led by Jean-Michel Ménard, (UOttawa), Prof. François Blanchard, (ÉTS), NRC Researcher Dr. Angela Gamouras, and TERAXION., a manufacturer of optical components and lasers. The Parties comprise a complementary expertise in optical techniques that will support the demonstration of sensitive THz detectors from the scientific, technical, commercialization and marketing standpoint. The Project will seek to develop a new generation of THz detection devices relying on innovative experimental techniques recently demonstrated in Profs Ménard and Blanchard’s labs. Upon completion of the Project, the team will have demonstrated a compact stand-alone prototype for sensitive THz detection primarily constructed from established optical components that operate in the visible region, made useful for THz detection through photon frequency conversion techniques. TERAXION will be involved in all stages of the Project and will provide custom-designed optical components that are crucial to perform tests, optimization, and demonstration of the final design.