Exploring Extreme Light Sources In Unconventional Scenarios
Thz & mid-ir sources
Cavity-enhanced THz molecular spectroscopy
We have realized and characterized two different designs for resonant THz cavities, based …
Frequency Comb Generation in Quadratic Media
Originally conceived for frequency metrology, optical frequency combs of equally spaced fr…
INtegration of cost-effective Solutions for Imaging, Detection, and Digitisation of hidden Elements in paintings (INSIDDE)
Because cultural heritage is one of the most valuable assets of our continent, European in…
Integrated Platform for the European Research Infrastructure ON Cultural Heritage (IPERION CH)
IPERION CH at a glance. The IPERION CH consortium is determined to take up the challenge o…
Mid Infrared Optical Parametric Oscillator
Continuous wave optical parametric oscillators (OPOs) are coherent sources of radiation ha…
Optical frequency comb generation in the mid IR
We have experimentally demonstrated the metrological and spectroscopic performances of a m…
Photoacoustic sensors for trace gas detection
Trace gas detectors based on optical systems represent the best option for measuring tiny …
Saturated-absorption cavity ring-down (SCAR) spectroscopy for optical radiocarbon detection
Radiocarbon (14C), the “natural clock” for dating organic matter, is a very elusive atom. …
Synthesis of terahertz frequencies by optical frequency mixing
In the context of THz spectroscopy, investigation of narrow-line radiation-matter resonanc…
Terahertz imaging of biological samples
The growing need for an accurate, objective and fast diagnosis has resulted in a growing u…
Ultrastable Optical Parametric Oscillator
Continuous wave optical parametric oscillators (cw-OPOs) are coherent light sources able t…