Beneficiaries

The University of Angers (UA) is a leading French institution renowned for its excellence in a wide range of research areas, including nonlinear optics, photonics applications, life sciences, physical sciences and engineering, mathematical and computer sciences, environmental research, as well as social sciences and humanities. Within UA, the Photonics Laboratory of Angers (LPhiA) is internationally recognized for its strong expertise in optics, molecular photonics, materials science, and spectroscopy. Among its research groups, the “Innovative and Functionalized Materials for Optoelectronics Applications” team focuses on the design and development of advanced materials for optoelectronic devices. The team leverages nonlinear optics (NLO) not only as a functional application area but also as a sensitive probe for diagnosing material properties, particularly in contexts related to molecular photonics, safety and security. The group is widely acknowledged for its expertise in Nonlinear optical characterization across the terahertz and visible spectral ranges, Combined experimental and theoretical investigations of photonic and optoelectronic materials and photo-induced surface structuring, The laboratory is equipped with a comprehensive suite of advanced facilities such as  sophisticated and ultrafast pulsed lasers and advanced instrumentation. Particularly involved group provide second- and third-harmonic generation (SHG, THG), Z-scan, degenerate four-wave mixing (DFWM), and systems for fabricating surface-relief gratings in thin films. By integrating sophisticated experimental approaches with theoretical modeling, the team actively contributes to the development of next-generation photonic materials and devices, addressing challenges in optoelectronics, information and communication technologies, and energy conversion.