Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Phase-controlled quantum devices
Agreement Number:
1040645
Agreement Value:
$149,963.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 16, 2026 - Mar 31, 2029
Description:
The nanowire quantum dot photon emitter platform has reached a level of maturity where architectures for scalable entanglement distribution can be considered. To harness and deploy entangled photons in future quantum networks, components for tuning, routing, and encoding them at cryogenic temperatures are required. The project involves an on-chip solution based on actuated microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) coupled to optical systems. MEMS tailored for compatibility with the nanowire geometry will
be designed to efficiently tune the dielectric environment of photonic structures such as waveguides. This process can enable a wide variety of devices such as path-entanglement encoders, quantum gates, and nanobeam cavities for nanowire emission enhancement. Foundry processing will be developed to fabricate devices in both the Si and SiN platforms. NRC’s capabilities in nanopositioning will be used for integrating the MEMS - nanowire components. This work will be an important resource
in the development of architectures for wide-scale entanglement
distribution
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:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1N 6N5
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040645
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119278877
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Ottawa
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa--Vanier--Gloucester
Federal Riding Number:
35081
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 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences