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Optical, photonics and quantum

Groundbreaking advances in signal transmission, detection, characterization and processing

​Optical networks are at the core of the information highway carrying the world’s communication and data traffic. Our researchers have been at the forefront of a diverse portfolio of optical advancements creating mechanisms to enable resilient, agile, reconfigurable networks that can provide bandwidth on demand for applications ranging from internet protocol virtual private network (IP VPN) services to high-bandwidth optical circuits for big data transfer and cloud computing applications. 
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Advanced optics and photonics are critical for sensing and characterization across the ultra-violet, visible, short-wave infrared and mid-wave infrared regions of the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum. These foundational capabilities underlie our research for defense customers to support their development and enhancement of novel sensing and countermeasure systems.  ​
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Our researchers have been leading the charge in developing optical advancements in laser system design and integration providing customers with the ability to adjust and control spectral, spatial, temporal and energy parameters as desired. These advances enable resilient, agile, reconfigurable sources that can provide photonics-based capabilities to support applications ranging from power generation to countermeasure systems. We have deep expertise in photonics characterization, simulation design and prototyping. 

Building upon our extensive background in developing optical communication systems, we also leverage high-speed photonic processing techniques to accelerate the speed of innovative machine learning architectures such as recurrent neural networks and reservoir computing. This research highlights the synergy gained in combining vastly different technical domains with the latest developments in artificial intelligence. Other key areas of interest include optical signal processing and radio frequency photonics. 

RF sources and sensors

We’re conducting leading-edge research in sources and sensors, photonics characterization and simulation and design.  ​

​​Leveraging our experience with transparent optical networking, we helped pioneer techniques to move quantum key distribution (QKD) beyond point-to-point links to scalable, reconfigurable networks carrying quantum and strong classical data channels over the same fiber.  
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We are currently working toward advanced quantum networks capable of supporting a broad range of applications. In the area of quantum computing, our work ranges from the analysis of algorithms to quantum programming. This critical work has produced important new insights into realistic resource requirements for these advanced systems. 
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  • Electronic warfare services: analysis, prototyping, fabrication and custom dynamic laboratories for rigorous evaluation of EW technology before fielding
  • Network migration and modernization: design and implement hybrid / private / public infrastructure for security, affordability, resilience and ease of operation
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