Active Control of Light for Nonlinear Photonic Devices

在自由空间中，光以直线传播，但自古以来，人类一直在寻求直接传播。控制光是现代光子技术中的一个持久问题。最终目标是以极高的精度主动操纵光在空间和时间中的传播。通过这个项目，我们将研究周期性结构中光的主动控制的基础科学，并将为探索开创性的光学物理提供一个独特的平台，确保澳大利亚在该领域保持世界领先地位。光的精确操纵将成为全光信号处理和计算新技术的基础，对澳大利亚的光子和国防工业产生重大影响。

In free space, light travels in a straight line, but since ancient times mankind has always sought to direct its propagation. Controlling light is an enduring problem in modern photonic technologies. The ultimate goal is to actively manipulate light propagation in space and time with a great accuracy. With this project we will investigate the fundamental science of active control of light in periodic structures and will provide a unique platform for exploration of ground breaking optical physics, ensuring Australia remains a world leader in the field. Precision manipulation of light will form the basis of new techniques for all-optical signal processing and computing, with great impact on Australian photonic and defense industries.