High brightness 2 µm to 20 µm swept wavelength source

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This project aims to benefit from Macquarie University's world-leading expertise in mid-infrared fibre laser technology to develop a compact high brightness mid-infrared light source that can rapidly be swept across the entire molecular fingerprint region. The expected outcome of this project is a unique platform technology that will enable a new generation of field-deployable chemical and biological sensor systems for the identification of virtually any a-priori unknown biological and chemical threat, for example in a battlefield or in a chemical and/or biological terror attack situation. This project expects to generate new knowledge in the area of mid-infrared photonics and material science as well as in nonlinear optics.