Optical spectroscopy: A route to discoveries and devices

我们将测量各种化合物的光学性质，以更好地了解处于科学和工业研究前沿的复杂材料。将特别关注在可再生能源生产和提高能源效率领域提供有希望的突破的物质。事实上，这项拟议中的研究的一个相当新颖的方面是揭示磁性材料奇异特性的起源，以便制造新的设备。由于化石燃料价格的不断上涨和全球气候变化的威胁，这些进展至关重要。在生物、化学、工程和物理方面的重要贡献也可以通过所使用的多功能设备来实现。这类实验室将为学生提供重要的设计、模拟和测量技能。拟议的研究提供了大量机会与世界各地的研究人员合作，从而为学生提供应对全球化日益增长的需求所需的关键技能。因此，拟议的研究以及将接受培训的个人将极大地造福于加拿大的经济和人民的福祉。

We will measure the optical properties of a large variety of compounds to gain a better understanding of the complex materials at the forefront of scientific and industrial research. Particular attention will be paid to substances that offer promising breakthroughs in the areas of renewable power production and increased energy efficiency. In fact a rather novel aspect of the proposed research is to uncover the origins of the exotic properties of magnetic materials, in order to make new devices. These advances are crucial due to the ever increasing price of fossil fuels and the threat of global climate change. Important contributions in biology, chemistry, engineering and physics can also be made by the versatile equipment employed. This one of kind laboratory will provide students with important design, simulation, and measurement skills. The proposed research provides ample opportunities to collaborate with researchers throughout the world, thereby providing students with the critical skills needed to handle the increasing demands of globalization. Therefore the proposed research as well as the personal that will be trained will greatly benefit the economy of Canada and the well being of its populace.