NanoQT and the University of Calgary Announce a Cavity QED-Based Quantum Repeater Research Collaboration
Palo Alto, March 5, 2024 – Quantum computing and quantum networks promise groundbreaking improvements in computational capabilities and secure communications, offering unprecedented efficiency in algorithmic problem-solving and cryptographic protocols. Recently, neutral atoms have shown impressive achievements in scalability and reliability in quantum computing. Cavity QED (Quantum Electrodynamics) technology holds strong promise as the interface between neutral-atom qubits and photonic qubits, serving as the key building block of quantum networking. The critical component and missing piece in the market toward quantum networking is the Quantum Repeater, which is the core of this collaboration.
NanoQT Partners with University of Calgary to Advance Quantum Repeater Research
Today, NanoQT announces a collaborative research agreement with Professor Christoph Simon at the University of Calgary. This collaboration aims to analyze the architecture and operation of a quantum repeater using a nanofiber cavity QED system and characterize its key performance relevant to major applications for a quantum network.
Professor Christoph Simon at the University of Calgary is a leading researcher in quantum information processing and communication based on photons and quantum emitters. Professor Simon is well-versed in the operation, architecture, and applications of quantum repeaters and has authored numerous scientific publications in the relevant field.
NanoQT is a Japan-originated startup developing fiber-connectable QPU using novel nanofiber cavity QED and neutral atom technology, backed by venture capitals in the United States and Japan. NanoQT’s proprietary technology includes the design/manufacturing of nanofiber technology, neutral atoms, and its integration into QPU.
Professor Christoph Simon mentioned, “NanoQT’s technology is very promising, and our skills are an excellent match. I look forward to an exciting collaboration.”
Akihisa Goban, co-founder and CTO of NanoQT, mentioned, “We are very proud to partner with the University of Calgary and Professor Simon. This is our inaugural work with a Canadian institution as well. We believe that to achieve a scalable quantum network, a quantum repeater demands QPU-equivalent capability, and therefore our connectable QPU system is a great fit. By this collaboration, we further characterize our system and potentially generate impactful applications.”
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada’s entrepreneurial university, located in Canada’s most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 35,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada’s leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary.
About Nanofiber Quantum Technologies
Nanofiber Quantum Technologies (NanoQT) is a technology company that develops quantum processing units (QPU) using a novel and proprietary nanofiber cavity Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) system. NanoQT aims to develop connected QPUs that operate as quantum repeaters and distributed computational units. NanoQT currently operates in Tokyo, Japan, and California, USA.
