Congratulations to the Université Laval team, in particular Jérôme Lapointe, first author of the article, as well as Pr Réal Vallée and Albert Dupont who have succeeded in creating the first miniature optical isolator using an innovative laser inscription approach...
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COPL - Regroupement stratégique des experts québécois de l'optique et de la photonique
The STRATEGIC CLUSTER of experts in optics, photonics and lasers in Quebec
COPL : your Quebec strategic cluster for the development of research and the training of graduate students in optics, photonics and lasers.
Our mission:
Explore and exploit the full potential of optics and photonics science and technology by mobilizing and strengthening Quebec’s research community.
Le professeur Jérôme Genest et le doctorant Mathieu Walsh de l’Université Laval cosignent un article publié dans la prestigieuse revue Science qui démontre une technique appelée “quantum squeezing”.
28 January 2025
Le professeur Jérôme Genest et le doctorant Mathieu Walsh chercheurs au COPL et l’équipe de Scott Diddams de l’Université du Colorado cosignent un article publié dans la revue Science. L’article intitulé Squeezed dual-comb spectroscopy fait la démonstration d’une technique appelée « quantum...
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Researchers
500
Graduate Students
8
Member Universities
2
Member Colleges
23
Research Chairs
456
Annual scientific publications (average)
20
20 startups in 10 years
Research axes
Biophotonics
The development of analytical tools, imaging and diagnostic, therapeutic and interventional methods for applications in medicine.
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Optical fibers and devices
Innovation in specialty optical fibers, fiber components and waveguides for applications in information technology and biophotonics.
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Lasers-matter interaction
The physics of laser-matter interaction in the high intensity regime in order to innovate by developing applications that can be transposed to several fields of activity.
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Photonic Materials
The properties of ceramics and vitreous materials, nanoparticles and nanostructured films as well as functional materials in order to develop new fiber profiles that can be exploited in a variety of projects.
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Quantum Photonics
Quantum sources, detectors and devices; quantum communications and interconnections; and quantum photonic sensors for scientific advances in telecommunications, computing and sensors.
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Photonic systems and microsystems
Metrology and its applications, optoelectronic microsystems, optical systems and imaging as well as sensors and hybrid integration.
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Optical Communications
The development of devices, protocols and communication network architectures for the transmission of information over optical fibers.
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Opportunities
A multitude of opportunities are available for students who wish to undertake master's or doctoral studies, as well as for newly graduated doctoral students looking for an internship.
View our offersUpcoming events
11 February 2025
Call for proposals – RÉQOP/COPL Summer School
Université de Sherbrooke
Call for proposals from February 11 to March 15, 2025
Summer School – June 3, 2025 from 9 a.m to 4 p.m at the Cultural Center, Université de Sherbrooke
To COPL Students,
Is artificial intelligence fueling your photonics research project?
Come and present your work in 20 minutes at the RÉQOP/COPL summer school.
Submit your abstract by March 14 to copl@copl.ulaval.ca
Information required:
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- Your contact information
- The name of your research supervisor
- Summary of your topic
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COPL members
The COPL brings together talented scientists who are distinguished by the excellence of their research and by their dedication to the training of the next generation of highly qualified personnel in optics-photonics.
Our membersToolbox
Intended for our researchers and students, this section contains useful information aimed at optimizing their participation within the COPL.
Our cluster’s influence and reputation also depend on the involvement of our members. To support you in your efforts, the Toolbox brings you information on the following: