Quantum Technology refers to the next generation of computing, communication, simulation and sensing technology that relies on two key features of individual atoms, electrons or light particles (photons): superposition and entanglement.
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Superposition allows these quantum systems to live in multiple states at once, while entanglement allows them to be co-dependent, enabling the possibility of connecting them in a network while still acting as one system.
Understanding the mechanics of the Quantum world at the turn of the century enabled some of the most widely used technologies today such as the flash memory, superconductors, lasers and LEDs. Today, we are seeing the evolution of a new generation of quantum devices that goes beyond the exploitation of quantum effects and relies on the manipulation of quantum states.
Quantum technology is now enabling a new generation of photonics and electronics applications from quantum computing to solve seemingly intractable problems, sensors for navigation, atomic clocks and secure data communications.
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Quantum Computing seeks to harness massive parallelism in computation by examining many entangled quantum states simultaneously rather than individual classical states sequentially. It is anticipated there are a diverse range of applications particularly in previously unsolvable or lengthy computational problems. This is of particular importance for optimization, unstructured search, materials simulation, and logistics.
Oxford Instruments are at the forefront of enabling solutions to develop the hardware to meet R&D and scale-up challenges in the next stage of development of Quantum Computing. We offer comprehensive solutions that cover:
Fundamental research advances across the broad fields of quantum imaging feed directly into advanced domains such as quantum lithography, quantum communication, quantum computing and quantum sensing.
Oxford Instruments has solutions which are central to fundamental research on Entangled Photon Systems and Ultracold Quantum Gases. Quantum entanglement occurs when two photons remain connected, even over large distances, such that actions performed on the quantum state of one have an instant effect on the other, requiring the ability to accurately register single-photon events with high confidence and with high measurement rates. Similarly, the rich field of Quantum Gas studies, such as Bose-Einstein Condensates, benefits considerably from advanced detectors that can image fast dynamics of trapped atoms or ions, often in small quantities.
Advances in quantum materials are critical to unlocking the next leap in performance of quantum devices. Oxford Instruments offer world-leading solutions for novel materials and device fabrication and characterization. Our solutions have been developed to meet the overarching requirements for atomic purity, stoichiometric accuracy, surface and interface smoothness and minimization of spurious two-level systems. Chip packaging and bonding is a crucial aspect of system integration made challenging by the high bandwidth of signals used and the need to pass signals on- and off-chip, to and from superconducting devices without loss of phase coherence.
Quantum technologies carry the promise of enabling the next-generation of sensors and detectors which exploit quantum effects. Oxford Instruments provide user-friendly ultra-low temperature environments make this possible. In combination with our integrated magnet systems which caters to a wide range of variable magnetic field needs, enabling the next-generation of superconducting quantum sensors.
Quantum sensors also offer enhanced performance beyond the classical shot-noise limit. This may be through squeezed light in plasmonic sensors or by coupling to spin states in qubits such as NV centers in diamond. Better known quantum sensors include superconducting thin film devices such as SQUIDS, SQUIPS, nanowires, kinetic inductance detectors and bolometers. Oxford Instruments also provide underpinning technology in deposition and etch tools employed to create the quantum sensors of the future.
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