AQLAS — High grade lasers for quantum computing
Product description
European collaborative project (2022 – 2027)
The European collaborative project AQLAS aims to revolutionize quantum technologies by industrializing ultra-precise laser modules. By addressing the limitations of current laser systems —often bulky, complex, and expensive—AQLAS is developing a compact, reliable, and cost-effective laser module through innovative design and advanced fiber interferometry technology. This module will be demonstrated through pilot testing with early customers.
- Quantum computing
- Frequency stabilization
- 19″ rack
- Maintenance free
- Wavelength 840nm
- High-volume production
PRECISE QUANTUM CONTROL
By combining innovative laser design with advanced fiber interferometry, AQLAS will produce a compact and cost-effective laser for quantum computing. This laser will enable precise quantum control by supporting critical processes such as cooling, manipulation, and detection of qubits. It offers a performance advantage, being 4 to 10 times smaller and 2 to 5 times more affordable than existing systems. The project will transition from a TRL 4 (Technology Readiness Levels) laboratory prototype to a TRL 6 product ready for industrial production, including the development of a transportable unit housed in a 19’’ rack containing all necessary components. This technology will also allow us to explore new applications such as atomic accelerators, QKD or high-precision interferomers.
* Technology Readiness Levels are a type of measurement system used to assess the maturity level of a particular technology. Each technology project is evaluated against the parameters for each technology level and is then assigned a TRL rating based on the projects progress. There are nine technology readiness levels. TRL 1 is the lowest and TRL 9 is the highest.
APPLICATIONS
- Quantum computers
- Atomic accelerators
- Quantum communication
- Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)
- High-precision interferometers
PARTNERS
AQLAS is an international collaboration between Italy’s National Metrology Institute (INRiM), specializing in ultra-narrow lasers and advanced measurement standards; SILENTSYS, a French company developing ultra-low-noise systems in photonics, microwaves, and electronics; IDIL, a French expert in optical and photonic systems; and A8, a strategic partner from Malta.
