Shot-noise Limited Optical Waveguide MOdule

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Fibre lasers have become highly prevalent due to their cost, stability and practicality. However, they are inherently noisy and this is a severe limitation when using them for microscopy, spectroscopy or generate quantum states of light. We propose to develop a “plug-and-play” module that can be retrofitted to fibre lasers that are already deployed in the field, which reduces the optical noise at the laser output down to a fundamental limit of classical physics. This proof of concept grant will enable us to advance the commercial readiness of this noise suppression module, commission market research to identify potential customers, engineer a robust demonstrator for deployment outside the optics laboratory and foster relationships with end users willing to take part in trials. This project will bridge the gap between academic research and commercial exploitation of filter modules that allow lasers to operate at the fundamental shot noise limit.