Identification number: LZP-2024/1-0078
Type: Latvian Council of Science Fundamental and Applied Research project
Duration: 01.01.2025. - 31.12.2027.
Project Leader: Dr. phys. Mārtiņš Rutkis, Institute of Solid State Physics University of Latvia (ISSP UL)
Responsible person from ISSP UL: Dr. phys. Mārtiņš Rutkis, ISSP UL
Project partners: Riga Technical University, Dr. Kaspars Traskovskis
Total funding: 299 994 EUR
ISSP UL funding: 179 042 EUR
Project summary:
The project aims to develop new organic glasses, specifically glass-forming optical materials, for third order nonlinear optical (NLO) applications such as All-Optical Switching (AOS), Four Wave Mixing (FWM), Supercontinuum Comb Generation (SCG), Kerr Comb Generation (KCG), Optical Power Limiting (OPL), and to assess their potential use in practical devices. The project's objectives will be met by: (i) utilizing quantum chemical modelling (QCM) to propose new structures for organic dyes; (ii) conducting the synthesis of the most promising compounds; (iii) examining their linear and third order NLO properties; (iv) evaluating the feasibility of incorporating newly developed materials in photonic devices through numerical modelling. These activities will provide insights into the structure-property relationships in organic third order NLO materials and create new organic optical materials suitable for practical use as third order NLO active media. The project aligns with the research priorities of the Institute of Solid State Physics (ISSP) concerning the further development of "Third order non-linear optical effects, materials, and devices." It also supports the RIS3 priority area of "Smart materials, technology, and engineering" in Latvia as outlined in the “European Commission, Smart Specialisation Platform Latvia (LV)”.