Look Beyond Limits

Spectrographic High Angular Resolution Photonics (or SHARP) Imaging Lab is one of North America’s leading astronomical instrumentation research and development laboratories.

Our Innovations

Our space is one of only a few in the world where astronomers, physicists and engineers come together to do groundbreaking work in areas such as photonics and astrophysics.

  • Astrophotonics

    We’re dedicated to revolutionizing conventional instrumentation with more cost-effective, replicable solutions that simplify design and improve sensitivity.

  • Adaptive Optics

    Ours is a world-leading instrumentation lab specializing in the development of new techniques to broaden the applications of high-resolution imaging and adaptive optics.

  • Optical Instrumentation

    We’re an emerging leader in the development of optical instrumentation and innovative observation techniques for large telescopes around the world.

As a centre for learning, experimentation and commercial applications, we merge observational astronomy with the development of advanced optical instrumentation.

As a centre for learning, experimentation and commercial applications, we merge observational astronomy with the development of advanced optical instrumentation.

See Beyond Boundaries

Our scientists and engineers develop their dream missions, then bring them to life in unprecedented ways.

We thrive on problem solving, learning and collaboration—creating new technologies that produce dramatic advances in areas such as astronomical instrumentation.

ColLABorations

Audacious innovation happens when leading researchers from across the field can work together to develop exciting technologies.

SHARP Imaging Lab actively collaborates with leading academic institutions across Canada, North America and around the world to power new discoveries.

The Lens

Everything you need to know from the world of astronomical instrumentation, adaptive optics spectography—plus the latest developments from across our lab.

  • SHARP Imaging Lab opens new purpose-built laboratory to advance GIRMOS development

  • SHARP Imaging Lab receives funding for astrophotonics research

  • Welcome to SHARP Imaging Lab

Your future at SHARP

Our lab offers widespread research opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students, along with dynamic career opportunities for scientists and engineers.

Our team members have the chance to explore a diverse range of research projects unmatched by virtually any other astronomy or astrophysics lab in Canada.