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As the race to commercialize quantum computing picks up, building better processors is only part of the equation. The industry also needs advanced optical technologies and a stable supply chain to support them, especially for cold atom, or neutral atom, quantum computers where lasers and optical systems are central to atom capture, cooling, control, and readout.
To address this, NKT Photonics and Yaqumo have signed a memorandum of understanding with a Japan-based optical technology company specializing in single-photon detection and imaging systems. The partnership will zoom in on joint research, development, and the industrialization of advanced optical systems for cooled atomic quantum computing, but it’s also going to work toward building a global supply chain for these very critical components.
Each company brings a distinct kind of capability, going from photodetectors to imaging systems, laser technologies and then right through to quantum computing hardware. The collaboration will dig into everything, like advanced optical devices, and also integrated modules such as optical engines which are often seen as essential for really practical quantum computing, or at least that’s the idea.
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And the agreement kind of shows a wider intention to strengthen cooperation between Japan and Denmark in quantum science and technology. With officials from both countries behind it, the initiative is expected to help grow a more resilient quantum technology ecosystem while it moves forward with industrial uptake of next generation computing systems.
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