Contribution: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Few-cycle Inc.
$231,137.00
BroQuS - Broadband Quantum Synthesizer
FY 2023-24 · 2023-10-15
Summary
Quantum states of light with a macroscopic number of photons, generally referred to as squeezed light, are entangled fields underpinning quantum metrology (imaging, spectroscopy and interferometry), secure communication (key exchange and authentication), and quantum computing. Short, squeezed pulses are an asset for the emerging field of quantum spectroscopy and microscopy and are required to perform measurement of ultrafast transient effects with sensitivities exceeding those available with
classical means. However, generating broadband squeezed states of light with coherence times less than 100 fs, in a single temporal mode, is challenging. This project aims at generating such states with the novel concept of Fourier plane Optical Parametric Amplification, a technology patented by the firm (Few-Cycle).
Department
Program
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Recipient
Location
Varennes|Varennes, Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
833980030
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Amendments
Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2023-10-15 | 2023-24 | $231,137.00 |
| 1 | 2023-10-15 | 2023-24 | $231,137.00 |
| 2 | 2023-10-15 | 2023-24 | $231,137.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 2 time(s). The end date of this agreement has been modified by 152 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 2 fois. La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 152 jours.
Agreement End Date
2026-08-30
Agreement Number
1011607
Agreement Start Date
2023-10-15
Agreement Title
BroQuS - Broadband Quantum Synthesizer
Agreement Title (French)
Synthétiseur quantique à la large bande
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$231,137.00
Amendment Date
2026-06-18
Amendment Number
2
Description
Quantum states of light with a macroscopic number of photons, generally referred to as squeezed light, are entangled fields underpinning quantum metrology (imaging, spectroscopy and interferometry), secure communication (key exchange and authentication), and quantum computing. Short, squeezed pulses are an asset for the emerging field of quantum spectroscopy and microscopy and are required to perform measurement of ultrafast transient effects with sensitivities exceeding those available with
classical means. However, generating broadband squeezed states of light with coherence times less than 100 fs, in a single temporal mode, is challenging. This project aims at generating such states with the novel concept of Fourier plane Optical Parametric Amplification, a technology patented by the firm (Few-Cycle).
Description (French)
Les états quantiques de la lumière avec un nombre macroscopique de photons, généralement appelés lumière comprimée, sont des champs intriqués qui sous-tendent la métrologie quantique (imagerie, spectroscopie et interférométrie), la communication sécurisée (échange de clés et authentification) et l’informatique quantique. Les impulsions courtes et comprimées sont un atout pour le domaine émergent de la spectroscopie et de la microscopie quantiques et sont requises pour mesurer les effets transitoires ultrarapides avec des sensibilités dépassant celles qui sont disponibles avec les moyens classiques. Cependant, la génération d’états comprimés de lumière à large bande avec des temps de cohérence inférieurs à 100 fs, dans un mode temporel unique, constitue un défi. Ce projet vise à générer de tels états à l’aide du nouveau concept d’amplification paramétrique optique dans le plan de Fourier, une technologie brevetée par l’entreprise (Few-Cycle).
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.
Expected Results (French)
À court terme, les résultats prévus seront des collaborations renforcées entre l'industrie, le milieu universitaire et le gouvernement pour soutenir l'excellence en recherche. À moyen terme, les résultats attendus seront le développement de nouvelles technologies potentiellement perturbatrices avec des collaborateurs. À long terme, trouver des solutions collaboratives aux défis des politiques publiques et créer des systèmes d'innovation plus solides.
Federal Riding
Pierre-Boucher--Les Patriotes--Verchères
Federal Riding (French)
Pierre-Boucher--Les Patriotes--Verchères
Federal Riding Number
24055
NAICS Code
541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Name (French)
Programme de collaboration en science, en technologie et en innovation - Initiatives de collaboration en R-D
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.
Program Purpose (French)
Collaborer à des programmes multipartites de recherche-développement dans le but de profiter de la synergie entre la recherche transformatrice à haut risque et à haut rendement et le potentiel de découvertes scientifiques et de percées technologiques révolutionnaires dans des secteurs d’intervention prioritaires.
Recipient Business Number
833980030
Recipient City
Varennes|Varennes
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Few-cycle Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
J3X 1P7
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2023-2024-Q3-1011607