Lighting the Way for Quantum Innovation

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eight-inch wafer that can selectively reflect different colors of light
Sandia National Laboratories is collaborating with Arizona State University to advance how light can carry quantum information. Instead of using typical large optical tables, Sandia is developing acousto-optic device technologies, such as the eight-inch wafer above, that can selectively reflect different colors of light (photo by Craig Fritz).

October 1, 2024 | Originally published by Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) on August 26, 2024

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Sandia National Laboratories and Arizona State University, two research powerhouses, are collaborating to push the boundaries of quantum technology and transform large-scale optical systems into compact integrated microsystems.

Nils Otterstrom, a Sandia physicist specializing in integrated photonics, is at the forefront of scaling down optical systems to the size of a chip. This innovation offers performance advantages and scalability for an array of applications from advanced computing to secure communications.