NASA STTR 2021-I Solicitation

Proposal Summary


   
Proposal Number:          21-1- T5.04-1427
          
          
   
Subtopic Title:
      Quantum Communications
          
          
   
Proposal Title:
      System Integration and Packaging towards an Integrated Photonic Quantum Repeater
          
          

Small Business Concern

   
Firm:
          
Photon Spot Inc.
          
   
Address:
          
142 W Olive Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016 - 3410
          
   
Phone:
          
(626) 228-2610                                                                                                                                                                                
          

Research Institution:

   
Name:
          
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
          
   
Address:
          
77 Massachusetts Avenue, MA 02139 - 4307
          
   
Phone:
          
(617) 253-3906                                                                                                                                                                                
          

Principal Investigator:

   
Name:
          
Mr. Michael Corcoran
          
   
E-mail:
          
mcorcor@mit.edu
          
   
Address:
          
77 Massachusetts Avenue, MA 02139 - 4307
          
   
Phone:
          
(617) 253-3906                                                                                                                                                                                
          

Business Official:

   
Name:
          
Vikas Anant
          
   
E-mail:
          
vikas.anant@photonspot.com
          
   
Address:
          
142 W Olive Ave, CA 91016 - 3410
          
   
Phone:
          
(626) 228-2610                                                                                                                                                                                
          

Summary Details:

   
Estimated Technology Readiness Level (TRL) :                                                                                                                                                          
Begin: 2
End: 4
          
          
     
Technical Abstract (Limit 2000 characters, approximately 200 words):

The objective of this proposal is to overcome significant challenges towards a deployable quantum repeater in a future quantum internet. We will demonstrate a path towards a cost-efficient quantum repeater node that integrates diamond color centers (CCs) as quantum memories with a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) in a compact cryogenic system.

          
          
     
Potential NASA Applications (Limit 1500 characters, approximately 150 words):

NASA has initiated several efforts towards both space- and ground-based quantum networks, including the National Space Quantum Laboratory, involvement under the INQNET program, and an upcoming effort under “Marconi 2.0”.

          
          
     
Potential Non-NASA Applications (Limit 1500 characters, approximately 150 words):

Our proposed work will greatly extend the entanglement distance for a ground-based quantum internet towards the metropolitan scale of 100+ km through the successful development of a quantum repeater.

          
          
     
Duration:     12
          
          

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