Hamamatsu Photonics, NKT, Yaqumo Partner on Cold-Atom Quantum Photonics
Hamamatsu Photonics, its subsidiary NKT Photonics, and startup Yaqumo signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop and commercialize photonic systems for cold-atom quantum computers.
Japanese holding company Hamamatsu Photonics, along with its subsidiary NKT Photonics and quantum startup Yaqumo, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development and commercialization of photonic systems tailored for cold-atom quantum computers.
In neutral-atom quantum systems, photonic lasers are critical for cooling, trapping, manipulating qubit states, and reading out information. The agreement paves the way for joint R&D projects, creation of industrial optical modules, and the formation of a global supply chain for key components.
The partnership aims to bridge the gap between laboratory research and scalable quantum computing hardware, leveraging each entity's expertise in photonics and quantum technology.
Source: ForkLog