Our researchers are experts in quantum photonics, cutting edge security materials technologies and attosecond science. We collaborate with Canadian and international research labs, industry and academia to build the emerging technology platforms that will sustain Canada's industrial competitiveness well into the future.
Services and information
Facilities
- Advanced nanomaterials
- Advanced, non-linear optical imaging and microscopy (CARSLab)
- Electron microscope (EM) laboratory
- Joint Attosecond Science Laboratory (JASLab)
- Nanotube production facility
- Nanophotonics and nanoelectronics
- Nanotechnology chemical analysis and characterization laboratory
Research programs
Technical and advisory services
- Nano-materials design (made-to-measure properties), formulation, fabrication and testing, plus full chemical and physical analyses and characterization.
- Pilot processes for nano-composites with a wide range of matrix materials.
- Nano-device design, incorporating made-to-measure nano-materials into electronic and optical devices.
- Electron microscopy services.
- Advanced microscopy, including, ultra-short pulse CARS microscopy
- Ultra-fast laser system design, including femto-second and attosecond sources and measurement systems.
- Fibre-based measurement, including fibre Bragg gratings in extreme environments.
- Quantum cyber security solutions for ultra-secure IT data and networks
Technology licensing
- Low-cost femtosecond fibre Bragg gratings for harsh-environment sensors
Why work with us
We provide new platforms that can be applied in a wide range of industries in technology areas such as:
- Nanotechnology
- Quantum technologies
- Electronic materials and additive manufacturing
We offer scientific and engineering expertise in nanomaterials synthesis, printed electronics (2D-3D printing), nanocomposites, electronic and fibre photonic sensors, quantum information and security, quantum theory, and state-of-the-art ultra-fast spectroscopy in addition to access to unique prototyping facilities.
We work with key collaborators in both industry and in other research organizations to:
- accelerate the development of innovative technologies
- validate technologies for robustness and manufacturability
- help reduce risk and lead time to turn innovation into products
- work with defence and security partners as early adopters of disruptive technologies
- focus on medium and long-range initiatives
- translate global science and engineering advances into validated technology opportunities for Canadian industry.
Contact us
Roderick Paterson, Director, Business Development
Telephone: 613-991-9047
Email: Roderick.Paterson@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
LinkedIn: Rod Paterson
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Research publications
- Versatile volumetric additive manufacturing with 3D ray tracing
- Breaking the limits of purification: postselection enhances heat-bath algorithmic cooling
- Reconfigurable phase contrast microscopy with correlated photon pairs
- Characterisation of a single photon event camera for quantum imaging
- Optimal transmission estimation with dark counts