Ultra-precision cutting and polishing machines for fabricating high-Q crystalline resonators [ 2010 - 2010 ]

Research Grant

Researchers Lam Prof Ping Koy; Prof Michael E Tobar; Prof Andre N Luiten; Dr Thomas Symul; Dr Jevon J Longdell; Dr Benjamin C Buchler; Dr Warwick P Bowen; Prof Andrew G White; Prof David E McClelland; Dr Daniel A Shaddock; Prof Hans A Bachor; Dr Matthew J Sellars; Pr

Brief description The proposed facility will equip Australian researchers with the capability to machine and polish optical crystalline materials down to atomic-level smoothness. The availability of this technology will enable the fabrication of ultra-sensitive metrological sensors, state-of-the-art photonic components, and quantum devices. Precision metrology is an integral component of many industries and it underpins a modern, technically advanced society. With this facility Australian researchers will lead the world in the fabrication of optical crystalline devices for a broad range of industrial and research applications.

Funding Amount $455,000

Funding Scheme Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities