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Epistemic protocol synthesis (eps)

Start date: Feb 1, 2013, End date: Jan 31, 2018,

Given my current state of knowledge, and a desirable state of knowledge, how do I get from one to the other? It is possible in principle to reach the desirable state of knowledge, i.e., does it make sense at all to start trying to obtain the desirable state? If I know it is impossible to obtain, there is no use trying. But even if I know that it is possible in principle, is there a way to approach ...
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Surface Plasmon-Based Wifi for Nanoscale Optical Information Transport - SWIFT (SWIFT)

Start date: Feb 1, 2013, End date: Jan 31, 2018,

"This proposal focuses on the design, fabrication, characterization and optimization of novel groundbreaking communication nano-devices. SWIFT proposes resolutely innovative concepts adopting metal-based optical nano-antennas as a disruptive technological vehicle. Nanoscale electronics and photonics exploit novel fascinating physical phenomena and are among the most promising research areas for pr ...
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High Performance Capture - HiPerCap (HiPerCap)

Start date: Jan 1, 2014, End date: Dec 31, 2017,

This proposal aims to develop high-potential novel and environmentally benign technologies and processes for post-combustion CO2 capture leading to real breakthroughs. The proposal includes all main separation technologies for post-combustion CO2 capture; absorption, adsorption and membranes. Enzyme based systems, bio-mimicking systems and other novel forms of CO2 binding will be explored. For eac ...
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Glia, Smell, Food & Courtship in Drosophila (GliSFCo)

Start date: Nov 1, 2012, End date: Oct 31, 2017,

Odors are key components for sensory communication involved in behaviors such as social communication or food search. Recently, molecular receptors, neuronal architecture, physiological regulation, and behavioral consequences underlying these biological processes are starting to be revealed in an increasing number of animal models. But more and more breakthroughs are highlighting some unexpected r ...
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Polarization condEnsation for Telecom AppLications (PETAL)

Start date: Oct 1, 2012, End date: Sep 30, 2017,

"The aim of the PETAL project is to provide a radically novel approach to polarization control issues and to transform this parameter into an additional fully exploited asset rather than a problem to be avoided. While current opto-electronic technologies are principally based on complex active-feedback loop control and algorithms, the breakthrough idea of PETAL is to explore a new type of phenomen ...
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Investigating Tectonism-Erosion-Climate-Couplings (ITECC)

Start date: Jan 1, 2013, End date: Jun 30, 2017,

Tectonics and climate are interdependent. The tectonics of orogens are moderated by climate through erosion. Exposure of rock by tectonics or erosion is critical to the feedback which governs changes in global climate, whilst topography influences rainfall. The principle objective of iTECC is to use the Himalaya as a natural laboratory to train young scientists in understanding such coupled proces ...
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NOBLE GAS TRACING OF SOURCES AND SINKS OF VOLATILE ELEMENTS IN THE ATMOSPHERE (NOGAT)

Start date: Jan 1, 2011, End date: Dec 31, 2016,

"This proposal has the objective to greatly enhance our understanding of sources, sinks and processes fixing the composition of the atmosphere at different time periods of time, from 3.8 Gyr ago to Present. For achieving this goal, I shall develop the high precision analysis of noble gases, which are key tracers of atmospheric evolution.The core of the proposal is : (i) the development of multi-co ...
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Ultrafast High-Average Power Ti:Sapphire Thin-Disk Oscillators and Amplifiers (TiSa TD)

Start date: Dec 1, 2013, End date: Nov 30, 2016,

Although hardly visible in daily life, today precision laser micro-machining is employed in a broad and rapidly growing range of medical and industrial applications significantly affecting everybody's life. Short and ultrashort pulsed lasers enable producing structures with sub-micron accuracy, for example diesel injection nozzles which help reducing air pollution significantly when compared to no ...
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NEXT generation of microwave PHotonic systems for AeroSpace Engineering (NextPhase)

Start date: Nov 1, 2011, End date: Oct 31, 2016,

Aerospace and communication engineering technologies are in constant need of microwaves with extremely high spectral purity and stability. Unfortunately, the generation of such ultra-pure microwaves with compact, versatile and transportable sources is still a very complex challenge. In aerospace engineering, ultra-stable quartz oscillators are overwhelmingly dominant as key components for both nav ...
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Multidisciplinary Studies of Extreme and Rogue Wave Phenomena (MULTIWAVE)

Start date: Apr 1, 2012, End date: Sep 30, 2016,

MULTIWAVE is an interdisciplinary project at the frontiers of mathematics, physics and engineering which will explore important open questions in nonlinear wave propagation and the emergence of extreme events. The work necessitates a Co-Investigator approach in order to carry out coordinated analytical, numerical and experimental studies of the nonlinear effects that form the subject of the propos ...
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Vertically integrated Array-type Mirau-based OCT System for early diagnostics of skin cancer (VIAMOS)

Start date: Oct 1, 2012, End date: May 31, 2016,

Description Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer. Its early diagnosis is essential since it can be treated more effectively when detected earlier. Visual inspection followed by histological examination is, still today, the gold standard for clinicians. However, a large number of unnecessary surgical procedures are still ...
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Provably secure systems: foundations, design, and modularity (PROSECURE)

Start date: Feb 1, 2011, End date: Jan 31, 2016,

Security protocols are short distributed computer programs dedicated to securing communications on digital networks. They are designed to achieve various goals such as data privacy and data authenticity, even when communication channels are controlled by malicious users. Their increasing penetration in many important applications makes it a very important research challenge to design and establish ...
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MultidomaiN plAtform for iNtegrated MOre-tHan-MoorE/Beyond CMOS systems charActerisation & diagnosTics (NANOHEAT)

Start date: Oct 1, 2012, End date: Jan 31, 2016,

Description Develop, deliver and validate a miniaturized and integrated platform for advanced thermal, electrical and chemical analysis at the nanoscale.The principle goal of the NANOHEAT project is to develop, deliver and validate a miniaturized and integrated platform which provides a multidimensional nanoprobing platform for advanced t ...
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autoNomous, self-Learning, OPTImal and compLete Underwater Systems (NOPTILUS)

Start date: Apr 1, 2011, End date: Jun 30, 2015,

Description Current multi-AUV (autonomous underwater vehicle) systems are far from being capable of fully autonomously taking over real-life complex situation-awareness operations. As such operations require advanced reasoning and decision-making abilities the existing designs have to heavily rely on human operators. But humans can easily be ...
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VERsatile, ultra-stable, multi-coherent and compact microwave photonics SYsTems (VERSYT)

Start date: Apr 1, 2014, End date: Mar 31, 2015,

"The purpose of the present ""Proof of Concept"" proposal is to investigate the commercial viability of versatile and compact microwavephotonic modules generating high-purity microwave signals and multi-coherent lightwave carriers. These oscillators are expected to core microwave sources in aerospace engineering. Within the framework of our ERC StG project NEXTPHASE (NEXT generation of microwave P ...
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Europe, Brain and Music: New perspectives for stimulating cognitive and sensory processes (EBRAMUS)

Start date: Dec 1, 2009, End date: Nov 30, 2013,

EBRAMUS investigates an attractive, promising new research avenue at the intersection of neuroscience, the human sciences and new technologies: can music boost sensory, cognitive and motor development in normal and impaired children and adults? The project will assess this issue in an integrative way by combining behavioural, neurophysiological, neuropsychological and computational methods. Three ...
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Detailed chemical kinetic models for cleaner internal combustion engines (CLEAN-ICE)

Start date: Dec 1, 2008, End date: Nov 30, 2013,

The key objective of this project is to promote cleaner and more efficient combustion technologies through the development of theoretically grounded and more accurate chemical models. This is motivated by the fact that the current models which have been developed for the combustion of constituents of gasoline, kerosene, and diesel fuels do a reasonable job in predicting auto-ignition and flame pro ...
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HISTORY OF THE FRENCH POLITICAL SCIENCE LEXICON (HFPSL)

Start date: Oct 1, 2008, End date: Sep 30, 2013,

The scientific research project submitted to the ERC intends to examine the creation of the French political science lexicon from a linguistic point of view. Most of the Political science vocabulary that the French language uses today comes from the translations from Latin and Greek into French during the 14th and 15th centuries. Historians and philosophers have noticed that the 14th century is an ...
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COrrosion PROtective Coating on Light Alloys by Micro-arc oxidation (Co-PROCLAM)

Start date: Apr 1, 2011, End date: Mar 31, 2013,

Since it does not use any CMR or pollutant compounds, micro-arc oxidation (MAO) also known as plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) is a promising technique to replace conventional anodising processes such as chromic acid anodising or hard anodising to improve the mechanical and corrosion properties of valve metals such as aluminium or magnesium and their alloys.Though it has been known for many yea ...
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A highly integrated optical sensor for point of care label free identification of pathogenic bacteria strains and their antibiotic resistance (InTopSens)

Start date: Sep 1, 2008, End date: Feb 29, 2012,

InTopSens is a multidisciplinary project involving the emerging fields of photonics structures, electronics, fluidics and bio-chemistry, to contribute to the development of high value sensor technology. This objective will be addressed through the demonstration of a compact polymer and silicon-based CMOS-compatible photonics sensor system. It integrates two label-free biomolecular recognition phot ...
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