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Title:

Metrology Measurements for Rydberg Atom-Based Electric Field Sensing

Agreement Number:

983407

Agreement Value:

$1,166,490.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 1, 2021 - Oct 31, 2025

Description:

The objective of the Project is to move Rydberg atom-based electric field sensing towards becoming a primary standard for radio frequency (RF) power in the MHz-THz frequency range. The Project will consist of three main components. First, QVIL and NRC will investigate three different electric field probes that QVIL has designed for metrology applications. These electric field probes reduce scattering and increase the uniformity of the measured electric fields inside of the vapour cell sensor. Secondly, the Project team will make precision measurements of the transition dipole moments between Rydberg states of Cs from n~35-150, where n is the principal quantum number. These measurements will improve the accuracy by over an order of magnitude. Thirdly, the researchers will carry out a precision measurement where Rydberg atom-based metrology probes are tested against calibrated antennas and calorimeters. Since the accuracy of the Rydberg atom-based sensors is superior to conventional standards, the vapour cell probes will be compared to each other as well.

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:

Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2L 0A9

Reference Number:

172-2021-2022-Q3-983407

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

777087321

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Quantum Valley Ideas Laboratories

Federal Riding Name:

Waterloo

Federal Riding Number:

35112

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