The general objective of this project is the development of an innovative sensor for use in measuring of 1D and 2D angular displacement, based on the previous outcomes of R&D activities performed by consortium members. The essential constituent of the intended non-contact speckle laser sensor is a rare-earth-doped phosphate glass (REPG) part. A novel method for measurement of a singular 1D and 2D displacement for arbitrarily shaped objects will be developed along with the device.

•           Design and development of an integrated sensing instrumentation for real time non-contact measurement of angular displacement of machines parts for on site applications

 

•           Optimization of optical parameters of optoelectronic parts and the system accuracy increasing on the basis of innovative design solutions, microtechnology processes and specific materials 

•           Improvement of the resolution range of the sensor measurement

•           Development of high quality optical components based on REPG with tailored properties;

•           Design of multifunctional measurement system with high reliability for different equipments

•           Development of non-contact measurement instruments for one and two angular displacement for metrological approaches and remote control monitoring

•           Design and packaging of the sensor by a micro nano integration approach

•           Development of signal and evaluation-electronic for very small signals

•           Development of novel manufacturing systems for small series production based on micro-nano approach with following contents: 1.) a complete supply chain approach 2.) magazine concept for micro-nano-components; 3.) joining with nano soldering; 4.) micro-nano integration process; 5.) quality control in process and active assembly (zero failure philosophy)

•           Design and preparation of rare-earth-doped phosphate glasses (REPG) as bulk materials and thin films by different methods: conventional-dry route (melt-quenching); non-conventional-wet route (sol–gel)

•           Physical, structural, optical and electrical characterization of bulk REPG and thin films (according to the facilities of the partners’ lists): measurements of density, thermal expansion coefficient and characteristic temperatures (glass transition, crystallization temperature), viscosity, refractive index, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and Raman spectroscopy, DTG-TA-DTA, scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM/EDS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), ultraviolet-visible-near infrared (UV-VIS-NIR) spectroscopy, ellipsometry

•           Correlation of  REPG properties and technological parameters with the glass history and structure and also with the sensor characteristics

•           Building of a solid knowledge background regarding both processing and characterization of rare-earth-doped glasses and optical sensors based on these vitreous materials applied to angular displacement measurement

 

•           Involvement of young scientists in the project to deepen their knowledge and allow for a degree awarding (Ph D)

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