Imagine a quantum computer as a high-tech instrument that currently needs a PhD scientist to constantly tweak its knobs just to keep it running. This project replaces those manual knobs with a smart, automated 'plug-and-play' laser box. It's like moving from a custom-built laboratory machine to a reliable home appliance that just works.
Current frequency-stabilized lasers for quantum computers are bulky, expensive, and require highly skilled personnel for manual adjustment, making them unsuitable for industrial-scale production.
A 19’’ rack-mounted laser module (MVP) featuring a proprietary laser head, an Optical Frequency Discriminator, and touch-screen controlled PID electronics.
If you are a quantum hardware manufacturer dealing with bulky, expensive laser setups that require constant manual adjustment — this project developed a laser module that is 4 to 10 times smaller and 2 to 5 times cheaper.
If you are an optical component OEM dealing with the lack of industrial-grade, turn-key frequency stabilized lasers — this project developed a 19’’ rack unit MVP that is production-ready and requires little to no maintenance.
If you are a sensor developer dealing with the high cost of laboratory-grade spectroscopy equipment — this project developed a compact laser module with a linewidth of a few tens of kHz for high-fidelity qubit read-out.
The AQLAS laser module is designed to be 2 to 5 times cheaper than comparable commercial systems.
Yes, the project aims to transform the Minimum Viable Product into an OEM system for industrial production, moving from TRL 4 to TRL 6.
The project is creating a strong IPR strategy with the specific goal of launching a new startup and presenting a solid investment case.
The system is enclosed in a transportable 19’’ rack unit and features two fiber-coupled laser outputs using polarization-maintaining fibers.
The project runs from May 2024 to April 2027, with the goal of reaching TRL 6 by the end of the period.
The consortium is highly industry-driven, with a 75% industry ratio consisting of 3 SMEs and 1 research institute (INRIM). This structure suggests a strong focus on commercialization and market fit rather than pure academic research, as the project is specifically designed to create a startup and an OEM product.
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