TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: Boosting Quantum Communication Efficiency (LEW-TOPS-178)

NASA’s Technology Transfer Program solicits inquiries from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market the following technology. License rights may be issued on an exclusive or nonexclusive basis and may include specific fields of use. NASA provides no funding in conjunction with these potential licenses. 

THE TECHNOLOGY:  

NASA’s new source array may help revolutionize quantum communication by addressing a fundamental challenge: the unwanted production of multiple entangled photon pairs that introduce noise and degrade transmission. This innovative quantum entanglement source array generates single pairs of entangled photons at a very high rate while inhibiting the production of multiple pairs. By eliminating excess photon pairs, the new source array significantly reduces noise in quantum systems, increasing the successful qubit transmission rate by a factor of 10 to 100. This breakthrough paves the way for more efficient and reliable quantum networks, supporting secure communication, sensor arrays, and quantum computer networks. As the quantum technology sector rapidly expands, the new source array offers a crucial advantage for companies looking to lead in quantum communications, with potential applications in cybersecurity, finance, and advanced computing. By addressing a key limitation in current photon sources, the source array positions itself as a cornerstone for the future of quantum information transmission. This NASA Technology is available for your company to license and develop into a commercial product. NASA does not manufacture products for commercial sale. 

To express interest in this licensing opportunity, please submit a license application through NASA’s Automated Technology Licensing Application System (ATLAS) by visiting https://technology.nasa.gov/patent/LEW-TOPS-178  

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