Robert Boyd



Canada Research Chair in Quantum Nonlinear Optics

Tier 1 - 2017-11-01
Renewed: 2024-09-01
University of Ottawa
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council

613-562-5800, ext. 7037
rboyd@uottawa.ca

Research involves


Studying photons and their application in telecommunications and informatics.

Research relevance


This research will lead to new technologies for optical communications, spectrometers with unprecedented precision, and tamper-proof methods of information transmission.

Research summary


Photonics is the science of how light is generated, detected and manipulated. As Canada Research Chair in Quantum Nonlinear Optics, Dr. Robert Boyd is advancing fundamental photonics science and harnessing this knowledge to develop practical applications.

He and his research team are conducting three interconnected projects nested within nonlinear optics (which involves interactions where light’s properties are altered due to the material’s response). They are focusing on Epsilon-near-zero materials (a promising new nonlinear optical material), nanophotonics and quantum photonics. Their findings could support critical sectors, including computing, telecommunications and sensing. Ultimately, Boyd’s research will deepen our understanding of the intricate science of light and lay the foundation for ground-breaking discoveries and innovations in the field.