Optical communications technology that provides the physical backbone for global networking and is widely used in Internet service delivery globally
Our laboratory features state-of-the-art equipment for optical communications technology that provides the physical backbone for global networking and is widely used in Internet service delivery globally (local, metropolitan and long-haul), within data centres and within cloud computing centres.
We explore innovation in both theory and experiment to push the boundaries of next-generation optical communications. Our research involves ultra-high-capacity coherent optical transmissions, specialty fibers and fiber amplifiers, smart radio-over-fiber systems, integrated photonic systems, space division multiplexing, silicon photonics, multidimensional lasers and amplifiers. Our research portfolio is a mix of experimental and theoretical investigations, leveraging advanced design methodology, leading-edge fabrication processes, and state-of-the art test equipment. Exciting applications of our research include big data transfer, cloud computing, super computers, portable medical sensors, and ubiquitous sensing networks for human and environment.
- Nano-photonics design and fabrication
- CMOS-photonics co-design
- Optical fiber design; Optical amplifier design
- High-speed optical transmission and detection
- Automotive
- Defence and security industries
- Information and communication technologies and media
- Manufacturing and processing
Specialized labs and equipment
| Equipment | Function |
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DSOZ634A Infiniium Oscilloscope by Keysight Technologies (Real Time Oscilloscope (RTO) – 63 GHz) |
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DSO93004L Infiniium Oscilloscope by Keysight Technologies (Real Time Oscilloscope (RTO) – 32 GHz) |
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| VEGA DAC4 by Micram Microelectronic (Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG)) |
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| W/28n OOLA-DK-C07 by Fujitsu (Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG)) |
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High Speed Signal Generator Bit Error Rate Module Multifunctional SHF MainFrame |
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| SHF 46213 D by SHF Communication (Optical transmitter for QAM and DQPSK data transmission format) |
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| OVA 5000 by Luna Innovations (Optical Vector Analyzer (OVA)) |
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| N5227A-201 by Keysight Technologies (PNA Network Analyzer) | Perform measurement and analysis of device-under-test (DUT) frequency response. [10 MHz to 67 GHz] |
| AP2043B by Apex Technologies (Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA)) |
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Additional information
| Title | URL |
|---|---|
| CMC Microsystems Success Story | https://www.cmc.ca/commonplace-material-extraordinary-performance/ |
| Fibre optics offer a wealth of possibilities | https://www.lesoleil.com/archives/la-fibre-optique-offre-une-pluie-de-possibilites-3b20460257db7cb5086392601b9ffff6 |
| Leslie Rusch: head in the clouds | https://www.lesoleil.com/actualite/science/leslie-rusch-la-tete-dans-le-nuage-5f3c2d68ab106a96e367e… |
| $3.75M to improve the speed of optical communications | https://www.lesoleil.com/actualite/science/375-millions--pour-ameliorer-la-vitesse-en-communication… |
| A vision of the future | https://www.lesoleil.com/archives/la-vision-du-futur-9f29aad3422cd5ced5f207b6135b1622 |
| Faculté des sciences et de génie: ce verre qui vous veut du bien | https://www.lesoleil.com/la-vitrine/au-coeur-de-nos-vies/faculte-des-sciences-et-de-genie-ce-verre-… |
| Back in my lab | https://www.lesoleil.com/ulaval-nouvelles/de-retour-a-mon-labo-6e6bf1c9847d32ac209915d6b6bac762 |