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QUantum Entangled-pair-source for Networked Communications with High-fidelity (QUENCH)

Completed TRL 3 (started at 2, targeting 3)

Description

A low-noise photon source capable of distributing high-fidelity Bell states (>50%) through entanglement swapping, as required for quantum network applications such as distributed quantum sensing.

Benefits

This effort will help advance Quantum based technologies with application to sensors, networks, and quantum system integration solutions. The combination of Quantum Communications and Quantum Computation in the strategic development of space-based quantum information networks directly addresses STMD’s “Explore” thrust area.

Details

Technology areaSensors and Instruments > Remote Sensing Instruments and Sensors > Optical Components
ProgramCenter Innovation Fund: GRC CIF (GRC CIF)
Lead organizationGlenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH
Start date2023-10-01
End date2024-09-30

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