Optical cavity primary sound measurement
Seeking a researcher to develop highly accurate, calibration-free acoustic sensors using Fabry-Perot cavities for revolutionary sound measurement traceable to quantum standards.
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NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: $82,764 base stipend plus $3,000 travel allowance; typical appointment duration 2 years.
Summary: Fellowship opportunity to develop highly accurate, calibration-free acoustic sensors using high finesse Fabry-Perot cavities for quantum-traceable primary sound measurement.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens with a Ph.D. (postdoctoral level); requires background in experimental optomechanics or optics; applications require contacting the research adviser prior to applying.
Description
This fellowship opportunity, offered through the NRC Research Associateship Programs at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), focuses on advancing acoustical measurement technology using high finesse Fabry-Perot (FP) optical cavities. These FP cavities enable sound measurements with unprecedented accuracy, surpassing existing technologies. The approach promises a direct traceability path to quantum standards, enabling intrinsically accurate acoustic sensors that do not require calibration.
The project is in early demonstration stages, and the program seeks a talented researcher with expertise in experimental optomechanics or optics to collaborate on developing these novel methods and technologies. The research aims to revolutionize primary sound measurement by leveraging optical cavity techniques.
Key technical areas include Fabry-Perot cavities, photonics, optomechanics, interferometry, frequency combs, and acoustic sensing.
