ARC Communications Research Network. Building on a strong platform of existing research excellence, the Aim of the Network is to facilitate nation-wide collaborative research, promoting four intersecting research Themes: Mobile and Wireless Communications, Rural Communications, Broadband and Optical Networks, and Fundamentals of Emerging Media. Each Theme is formulated to drive multidisciplinary, innovative research as well as inspire new collaborative initiatives. Four Programs encapsulate the ....ARC Communications Research Network. Building on a strong platform of existing research excellence, the Aim of the Network is to facilitate nation-wide collaborative research, promoting four intersecting research Themes: Mobile and Wireless Communications, Rural Communications, Broadband and Optical Networks, and Fundamentals of Emerging Media. Each Theme is formulated to drive multidisciplinary, innovative research as well as inspire new collaborative initiatives. Four Programs encapsulate the core activities of the Network: Researcher Mobility, Workshops and Conferences, Postgraduate Education, and Knowledge Management Systems. The Network is expected to add significant value to pre-existing investments and raise the profile of Australian telecommunications research.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE0347247
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$400,000.00
Summary
Optical and Microwave Free-Space Communications Development and Test Facility. Our aim is to upgrade the capability of the University of Canberra, Monash University, the RMIT University and The University of New South Wales at ADFA to collaborate in the development and testing of next generation ultra-broadband telecommunications and data-communications devices and systems. We will augment existing instrumentation at each of the institutions to enable the collaborative development, testing and ....Optical and Microwave Free-Space Communications Development and Test Facility. Our aim is to upgrade the capability of the University of Canberra, Monash University, the RMIT University and The University of New South Wales at ADFA to collaborate in the development and testing of next generation ultra-broadband telecommunications and data-communications devices and systems. We will augment existing instrumentation at each of the institutions to enable the collaborative development, testing and system integration of high capacity free-space optical and microwave components. Experimental systems will be tested in the free-space optical communications range and satellite earth station complex situated on the University of Canberra campus.Read moreRead less
Tunable nonlinear photonic devices with liquid crystals. This project will help to initiate in Australia a systematic study of nonlinear properties of liquid crystals for applications in optical components. Taking the advantage of strong and tunable nonlinear response of liquid crystals and low threshold powers, it will analyse new opportunities for controllable light manipulation in nanoscale photonic devices, suggesting realistic designs for tunable photonic circuits. The project will promote ....Tunable nonlinear photonic devices with liquid crystals. This project will help to initiate in Australia a systematic study of nonlinear properties of liquid crystals for applications in optical components. Taking the advantage of strong and tunable nonlinear response of liquid crystals and low threshold powers, it will analyse new opportunities for controllable light manipulation in nanoscale photonic devices, suggesting realistic designs for tunable photonic circuits. The project will promote this attractive field and will facilitate the emergence of novel technologies. It will also lead to important international collaborations and bring important new expertise to Australia, complementing the core research program of the ARC Centre of Excellence CUDOS.Read moreRead less
Tunable shaping and switching of polychromatic light for integrated photonics. This project will help to promote in Australia novel field of polychromatic and white-light photonics, which is currently being very actively explored at the leading research centres around the globe. It will introduce and demonstrate innovative concepts for efficient manipulation of multi-color light in integrated photonic structures, which will keep Australia at the forefront of the international research and will c ....Tunable shaping and switching of polychromatic light for integrated photonics. This project will help to promote in Australia novel field of polychromatic and white-light photonics, which is currently being very actively explored at the leading research centres around the globe. It will introduce and demonstrate innovative concepts for efficient manipulation of multi-color light in integrated photonic structures, which will keep Australia at the forefront of the international research and will contribute to the uptake of frontier technologies by Australian industries. This project will lead to international collaborations which will bring important new expertise to Australia. It will also provide training for students in breakthrough applications of photonics and nanotechnology.Read moreRead less
NONLINEAR SURFACE MODES IN PHOTONIC AND PLASMONIC METAMATERIALS. This project will underpin the development of frontier technologies of manipulating light on subwavelength scale, which has a potential of delivering revolutionary advances in nanotechnology and photonics. The project is therefore of national benefit for its advances in the innovative cutting-edge research of nano-optics. The project will initialize collaboration with world leading experts in the area, bringing important expertise ....NONLINEAR SURFACE MODES IN PHOTONIC AND PLASMONIC METAMATERIALS. This project will underpin the development of frontier technologies of manipulating light on subwavelength scale, which has a potential of delivering revolutionary advances in nanotechnology and photonics. The project is therefore of national benefit for its advances in the innovative cutting-edge research of nano-optics. The project will initialize collaboration with world leading experts in the area, bringing important expertise to Australia. It will also strengthen Australia's international competitive ability and reputation in the field of nanophotonics.Read moreRead less
Polymer optical fibres with controlled molecular orientation for photonic applications. The objective of the proposed research is to boost the advantage of Australian scientists and engineers working in the field of photonics by investigating new physical principles and new ways of fabricating specialty plastic optical fibres. Such fibres can be used in optical devices, to improve transmission and processing of signals in data communications, for improving efficient operation of power industry, ....Polymer optical fibres with controlled molecular orientation for photonic applications. The objective of the proposed research is to boost the advantage of Australian scientists and engineers working in the field of photonics by investigating new physical principles and new ways of fabricating specialty plastic optical fibres. Such fibres can be used in optical devices, to improve transmission and processing of signals in data communications, for improving efficient operation of power industry, in biophotonics.
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Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE140100062
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$240,000.00
Summary
Universal Optical Transmitter for rapid prototyping and system emulation. Universal optical transmitter for rapid prototyping and system emulation: This Project proposes an integrated, multi-user facility for the generation of extremely wide-bandwidth optical communication signals that will help to dramatically improve the data-handling capability of optical fibres and improve the energy efficiency of optical communication networks. The project will modulate the input of an advanced optical tran ....Universal Optical Transmitter for rapid prototyping and system emulation. Universal optical transmitter for rapid prototyping and system emulation: This Project proposes an integrated, multi-user facility for the generation of extremely wide-bandwidth optical communication signals that will help to dramatically improve the data-handling capability of optical fibres and improve the energy efficiency of optical communication networks. The project will modulate the input of an advanced optical transmitter with multi-level, multi-phase signals at multi-Gb/s rates to generate 'higher-order' modulation formats at multi- terra bits per second rates including orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM), Nyquist-wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM), regular WDM and Optical Time-Division Multiplexing (OTDM). With this transmitter the project will investigate advanced optical communications concepts including 'constellations' of phase and intensity, limitations of nonlinearity in optical fibres, signal regeneration, and all-optical routing.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE0346889
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$670,000.00
Summary
Optical fibre fabrication and characterisation facility for next-generation photonics research. Australia is a world leader in photonics, underpinning the future of information communications technologies. ICT research demands the next generation of optical fibres; requiring high precision, state-of-the-art fibre fabrication and characterization equipment for advanced research into new photonic materials and technologies. OFTC is the keystone supplier of application specific optical fibre to alm ....Optical fibre fabrication and characterisation facility for next-generation photonics research. Australia is a world leader in photonics, underpinning the future of information communications technologies. ICT research demands the next generation of optical fibres; requiring high precision, state-of-the-art fibre fabrication and characterization equipment for advanced research into new photonic materials and technologies. OFTC is the keystone supplier of application specific optical fibre to almost all photonics related research and developing industry in Australia. New equipment will enable OFTC to lead innovation and a high level of excellence in research in fundamental science, new technologies, new fibre including non-linear and photonic-bandgap, fibre devices, lasers and amplifiers, and support commercial development in Australia.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE110100116
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$400,000.00
Summary
100 Gbit to 1 Terabit per second optical communication test bed facility. This facility will develop and demonstrate novel optical technologies that will underpin the generation and transmission of a higher-speed Ethernet at 100 Gb/s to 1Terabit/s, and will lead to better broadband and more energy efficient internet. At the foundation of this research will be a test bed with multiple signal sources at data rates above 50 Gbaud.
Special Research Initiatives - Grant ID: SR0354675
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$20,000.00
Summary
Australian Communications Research Network (ACoRN). Information and Communication Technology is a key contributor to national productivity and growth. ACoRN aims to stimulate creativity, innovation and breakthrough science, leading to technological advancement in telecommunications. The focus is on development of fundamental theories for application to emerging wired and wireless communications technologies. Specific objectives include consolidation of existing linkages; facilitation of multidis ....Australian Communications Research Network (ACoRN). Information and Communication Technology is a key contributor to national productivity and growth. ACoRN aims to stimulate creativity, innovation and breakthrough science, leading to technological advancement in telecommunications. The focus is on development of fundamental theories for application to emerging wired and wireless communications technologies. Specific objectives include consolidation of existing linkages; facilitation of multidisciplinary research; formation of new links; stimulation of commercial activity; improved post-graduate education; and increased International prominence. Our current vision involves a range of programs including: undergraduate occupational training, postgraduate internships, national and international visiting programs, and seed funding for collaborative proposals.Read moreRead less