Next-Generation LIDAR with Novel Microresonator Frequency Combs

该项目旨在开发一种新的低成本激光雷达(LIDAR)来成像我们周围的世界。激光雷达在面部识别、林业和自动驾驶车辆中有应用-我们的新设备将独特地提供水下工作的能力，从而为海洋环境和车辆监测开辟新的可能性。我们的方法利用一种新形式的光脉冲在精确形状的晶体中传播来产生定制的激光脉冲，从而能够对感兴趣的目标进行高速和精确的测距。这些新型光脉冲背后的科学为澳大利亚提供了引领一个新的科学和工业重要领域的能力。

This project aims to develop the science that would enable a new low-cost laser radar (LIDAR) for imaging the world around us. LIDAR has applications in facial recognition, forestry and autonomous vehicles – our new device will uniquely offer the ability to work underwater thereby opening up new possibilities for maritime environmental and vehicle monitoring. Our approach exploits a new form of optical pulse propagation in precisely shaped crystals to generate bespoke laser pulses that enable high-speed and precise ranging to targets of interest. The science behind these new types of optical pulses offers the ability for Australia to lead a new scientifically and industrially important field.