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Mid-IR Upconversion Single-photon detection (MIRUS)

Lead Participant: COVESION LIMITED

Abstract

The Mid-IR Upconversion Single-photon detection (MIRUS) project will develop a mid-infrared single-photon detection system using a novel upconversion scheme. This single-photon detector will make use of Covesion's PPLN waveguide technology and will offer the ability to detect single photons in the 3-5um spectral region.

Lead Participant

Project Cost

Grant Offer

COVESION LIMITED £207,989 £ 145,592
 

Participant

BAE SYSTEMS PLC £49,957 £ 24,979
FRAUNHOFER UK RESEARCH LIMITED £216,372 £ 216,372

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