Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Quantum photonics standards development with photon number resolution
Agreement Number:
995883
Agreement Value:
$651,711.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 7, 2022 - Sep 30, 2025
Description:
The Project aims to optimize and implement a photon-number-resolving (PNR) single-photon detection system which will enable research and the underpinning for the metrological characterization of single-photon source for Canada. A key to achieving these aims is the development of a fast, efficient, and economically accessible PNR detection system. The project will develop and characterize superconducting nanowire-based PNR sensors by utilizing a specialized photoncounting technique, i.e. spatial/time multiplexing of an optical light field, that provides an excellent approximation of photon-number statistics in the aid of simple linear optics. The improved measurement precision of obtained photon correlation will be verified by comparing those measured with non-PNR detectors. The Project will contribute to the development of a physical standard singlephoton source based on a quantum dot emitter, thus facilitating the creation of standard measurement protocols by implementing PNR metrological characterization techniques.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Geneva, CH CH-1211
Reference Number:
172-2022-2023-Q3-995883
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
Université de Genève
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710