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UK National
Quantum
Technologies
Showcase
9 November 2018
EPSRC and Innovate UK are part of UK Research and
Innovation www.ukri.org
Quantum Technologies Showcase 2018 Quantum Technologies Showcase 2018
Exploiting the next generation of quantum Agenda
technologies for the UK 09:00 Registration opens Refreshment timings
Professor David Delpy highlights the growth in industry participation in 09:00 – 16:30 Exhibition hall open for networking and viewing 09:15 – 09.45 Tea, coffee and water available
the UK National Programme exhibits
10:45 – 11:00 Tea, coffee and water available
The National Quantum Technologies Programme, announced The displays at the showcase 10:00 – 10:30
Official Showcase opening
in 2013 with a government investment of £270 million into are structured to demonstrate Location: Exhibition hall – 3rd floor 12:45 – 13:30 Lunch including tea and coffee available
quantum technologies, has moved the UK to the forefront of the relevance of quantum (Fleming/Whittle room)
this technology area. It has been a coordinated national effort, technologies to commercial
15:00 – 15:15 Tea, coffee and water available
combining universities; industry; government departments sectors, and whilst the 2017
and organisations. showcase identified eight 11:15 – 12:00 Optional breakout session 1
sectors, with the growing Location: breakout room – 2nd floor
Gielgud room For refreshment requirements outside of these times, there is a café
Due to the strong focus of this Programme on turning science industrial involvement and on the ground floor where additional refreshments can be purchased.
into technology and products, participation by industry has grown technological advances this
considerably since its start in 2014, and outstripped all original has now expanded to twelve 12:45 – 13:30 Lunch
predictions and hopes. sectors for 2018. Location: Britten room - 3rd floor
(adjacent to exhibition hall)
Optional breakout sessions
This growth in industry participation and the continued I hope you enjoy looking around the showcase and are as
coordinated effort and focus on a common programme, has impressed as I am by the remarkable progress being made by the 1 11:15 – 12:00 Are you Quantum ready?
resulted in the annual quantum technology showcase growing UK in developing this new technology and industry, and by its 14:00 – 14.45 Optional breakout session 2 Come and join this panel discussion which includes representatives
larger year on year, and this fourth showcase with 80+ exhibits potential to impact on all aspects of our lives and economy. Location: breakout room – 2nd floor from Barclays, BP and BT.
greatly exceeds the 57 exhibits at the showcase in 2017. Gielgud room
2 14:00 – 14:45 Are you Quantum ready?
This year’s exhibits include technologies, products, businesses David Delpy CBE, Chair, UK National Quantum Technologies 15:00 – 15:45 Optional breakout session 3 Come and join this panel discussion which includes representatives
and services from a mix of academia, industry and government Programme Strategic Advisory Board Location: breakout room – 2nd floor from M Squared Lasers, RSK and Kelvin Nanotechnology.
organisations demonstrating the significant technical and Gielgud room
commercial progress that continues to be made and the relevance 3 15:00 – 15:45 What training does industry need for the next
to a growing number and variety of commercial sectors. generation of quantum engineers?
16:30 Event closes
Come and join this panel discussion on skills and training needs.
Please note that aspects of this event are being filmed and photographed
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Defence and Security
The Exhibition
DS1. Computational photon-counting LIDAR DS3. Imaging at the speed of light
The Quantum Technologies Showcase 2018 has been As is the nature of an emerging technology, quantum
designed to demonstrate the importance of quantum technologies have the potential to be disruptive across This exhibit demonstrates a 3D imaging system that employs The exhibit will describe how quantum technology has been
technologies to the commercial sector. The exhibits show the multiple sectors. Although each exhibit is demonstrating low-cost and compact scanning hardware together with a novel applied to make a new generation of cameras that can create
collaborative nature of the programme involving academia, its connection to a sector, many of the technologies have sensing and image reconstruction technique with applications in videos at a trillion frames per second. We will show examples
industry and government partners and organisations. potential applications in more than one sector and we would security, defence and transport, where the conditions demand of videos demonstrating the ability to freeze light in motion.
encourage you to visit as many exhibits as possible to learn single-photon sensitivity. We will then provide the viewers with an Augmented Reality
For those who attended the Quantum Technologies Showcase more about the extensive applications that are emerging. interactive demonstration of how this technology can be used to
Miles Padgett, email: miles.padgett@glasgow.ac.uk see behind corners using laser light. This technology has recently
in 2017, you will see that the sectors being represented have
increased from eight to twelve this year, demonstrating the Within the main exhibition hall, and in addition to the sectors, been demonstrated to track people (in full daylight) that are
growing industry involvement and technological progress of there are stands for each of the National Quantum Technology hidden behind obstacles located up to 100 metres away from the
the National Programme. Hubs and a skills and training area representing the Quantum
DS2. Teledyne e2v - Commercialising miniature observer.
Technology Centres for Doctoral Training and Training and atomic clocks for timing and synchronisation Daniele Faccio, email: daniele.faccio@glasgow.ac.uk
The 12 sectors the exhibit focuses on are: Skills Hubs of the National Programme. There is a growing need to be less reliant upon GPS for
precision timing within sectors such as defence and security,
• Defence and Security In the ‘Britten Room’ (just outside the main exhibition hall) telecoms, financial markets and infrastructure. Teledyne e2v are DS4. Portable Unshielded Optically Pumped
• Transport there is an extensive networking space where you will find industrialising caesium based miniature atomic clocks for precision
• Oil and Gas the ‘Quantum City’ exhibit, a public engagement initiative of timing within these sectors. Other applications include reliable
Magnetometer
• Internet of Things the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme; together energy supply, safe transport links, mobile communications, data This unshielded optically pumped magnetometry demonstration
• Communications and Future Networks with details of responsible research and innovation activities in networks, power distribution networks and electronic financial shows the high sensitivity possible using alkali metal vapours
• Space Quantum Technologies within the National Programme. transactions. Our technical experts will be on hand to discuss and for magnetic resonance measurement of geophysical fields. This
• Finance show you the latest developments on our commercial miniature sensor technology can be used to achieve pT field resolution with
• The Quantum Economy atomic clocks. kHz bandwidth, and can be implemented in a portable package
• Healthcare Technologies with a wide range of defence and security applications, including
• Navigation Cliff Weatherup, email: Cliff.Weatherup@teledyne-e2v.com maritime security, ordinance detection and nuclear threat
• Civil Engineering reduction. The application of unshielded OPMs is not restricted
• Aerospace to this sector; other high impact applications include portable
magnetocardiography for healthcare and smart agriculture, low
drift inertial measurements for navigation, and highsensitivity
geophysical surveying (Energy, Civil Engineering, Transport).
Stuart Ingleby, email: stuart.ingleby@strath.ac.uk
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Transport Oil and Gas
DS5. Quantum communication and sensing using T1. New Single-Photon detectors for the Short- business feasibility of commercialising them for several markets, OG1. Quantum-inspired laser radar for gas leak
including telecoms network optimisation, distribution logistics and
single-photon (SPAD) detectors Wave Infrared detection applications
operational planning.
Recent developments in high-performance single photon Single-photon detectors are critical components for a number of Natural gas is considered as a bridging fuel for the next few
detectors (known as SPADs) have unlocked a range of compelling application areas in quantum technology, particularly in quantum- Dr Roberto Desimone, email: rvdesimone@gmail.com decades. Worldwide, it would take over coal in 2030 and oil post
optical technologies for demanding, high-value applications. enhanced imaging and quantum communications. Germanium on 2040. Once gas leakage exceeds three per cent it is worse than
Fraunhofer CAP, along with our industrial partners, are exploiting silicon single-photon detectors have the advantage of operating at coal from a greenhouse gas perspective. Leakage also results in
the exceptional properties of SPADs to develop a range of wavelengths beyond that of detectors based entirely of silicon. By T3. Quantum Collective Knowledge: aggregating disastrous explosions costing life and destroys properties. QLM’
detection, communication and range measurement systems to operating in the short-wave infrared region, these detectors will the world’s knowledge on quantum computing laser radar remote gas sensing technology use detectors that are
demonstrate high-bandwidth communication links and imaging permit active imaging (ie laser-assisted imaging) which is more sensitive to a single particle of light, with a sensitive detector, the
in highly absorbing underwater environments, and instruments tolerant in terms of eye-safety. Also, at these longer wavelengths, Quantum Collective Knowledge (QCK) is a platform for laser system is low cost and lightweight enabling it to be mounted
for highly sensitive and selective identification of explosive, atmospheric transmission is better than the visible region, and the benchmarking and optimisation of emerging quantum computing on drones.
hazardous, or otherwise contraband substances. Fraunhofer CAP loss in optical fibres is considerably reduced. systems in terms of quality, efficiency and cost. It builds upon
is uniquely placed to develop and deliver these technologies due Collective Knowledge (CK), an open platform for benchmarking Xiao Ai, email: xiao.ai@qlmtec.com
to their comprehensive and broad expertise and we welcome the
Gerald Buller, email: G.S.Buller@hw.ac.uk classical computing systems. CK is used by our clients and
opportunity to forge new partnerships. partners, including General Motors for developing autonomous
driving systems. We demonstrate CK via a compelling visual OG2. IndiPix: Managing invisible assets
Dr David Stothard, email: david.stothard@fraunhofer.co.uk T2. QCAPS Quantum Computing Algorithms for demo, and explain how QCK may influence the transport sector by
solving related problems via quantum computing. Mid-Infra Red (IR) sensors based on antimonides are already
optimised Planning and Scheduling available and QuantIC is developing IndiPix, a new kind of imager
Anton Lokhmotov, email: anton@dividiti.com based on this technology that will open up new applications
DS6. Three-dimensional imaging with SPAD Array This project has investigated the technical/business feasibility
in oil & gas asset management, for example, by effortlessly
of exploiting quantum algorithms for optimised planning tasks,
technology together with key industry/academic partners. It shows the pinpointing the origin of hydrocarbon gas leaks. We have already
The ability to see objects hidden from view or through scattering technical feasibility of enhancing existing artificial intelligence (AI) demonstrated 4x4 and 8x8 monolithic mid-IR camera sensors, and
T4. Optimisation for transport and energy sectors are working with industrial partners to scale up the technology.
media like fog, smoke, dust and clouds provides a significant planning techniques with quantum algorithms, fully quantum or
advantage in a number of scenarios, especially in defence and hybrid solutions, combining quantum/conventional computing Competitive advantages with quantum computing for Trakm8, an Our exhibit showcases the first prototype of a monolithic mid-IR
security. Our exhibit will show an active 3D imaging system that methods. Experiments have been performed with early quantum SME providing telematics, cameras and optimisation software for camera, which will be used to image, rather than just sense, CO2
uses single-photon counting technology for fast detection and annealing algorithms, with insights on how they might be further transport and energy sectors. and other hydrocarbons. Our prototype offers a route to lower-
location of moving objects in these scenarios and in potentially enhanced with universal quantum computing or ‘circuit-model’ cost, room temperature gas imagers.
Sarah Bee, email: sarah.bee@trakm8.com
real time. The system will be undergoing field trials later this year. approaches. This project provides a market assessment for Professor David R.S. Cumming, email: David.Cumming.2@
quantum-enhanced optimised planning solutions, determining the glasgow.ac.uk
Jonathan Leach, email: j.leach@hw.ac.uk
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Internet of Things Communications and Future
OG3. Ion array magnetic gradiometer/microwave OG5. MEMS gravimeters for imaging underground IoT1. Random Number Generation with Quantum Networks
atomic clock We will be presenting our MEMS gravimeter which is a highly Assurance
CFN1. Quantum Key Distribution
The detection of magnetic fields may be a powerful tool for sensitive and compact gravity sensor. This device, which is Secure networking requires the generation of trusted random
natural resources exploitation, health, defence and underwater etched with standard micro-fabrication techniques, is readout numbers. Quantum theory provides new approaches to assure Quantum Key Distribution is a secure means for distributing
applications. To illustrate the workings of our device we will exhibit via a high speed FPGA and vacuum packaged into an enclosure these numbers are truly unpredictable. Our exhibit shows how digital keys, which are essential for protecting communication
a 3D model of the sensor, a saddle and charged particle trap 38mm x 20mm x 5mm. The device has applications in oil and gas simple photonic devices can achieve high-quality randomness and infrastructures.
to illustrate the principles of ion trapping, along with an exhibit prospecting, defence and security, attitude control of spacecraft large bitrates, as needed for practical networks. Visitors will learn
and environmental monitoring (for example, volcano or mater
Zhiliang Yuan, email: zhiliang.yuan@crl.toshiba.co.uk
concerning ion microchips. We will also present a story board about quantum randomness and explore hands-on demonstrators.
covering the applications in the heavy industry sector as well as table monitoring). We are currently deploying the device together
the other sectors. Our device doubles up as a microwave atomic with a number of industrial end-users for field trials in 2018/2019. Dr Steve Kolthammer, email: steve.kolthammer@imperial.ac.uk
clock and we will also show relevant applications for this device. CFN2. Handheld Quantum Key Distribution for
Giles Hammond, email: giles.hammond@glasgow.ac.uk
financial applications
Winfried Hensinger, email: W.K.Hensinger@sussex.ac.uk
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) is a potential solution to
the upcoming security threats for many common encryption
schemes as posed by advances in quantum computing. There
OG4. GasSight are commercially available QKD systems, but these are large
The visualisation of hazardous gases has applications in the and expensive - not suitable for widespread public adoption. We
oil and gas sector and include the inspection of pipelines and present a system which compromises some performance for much
storage facilities. GasSight is a portable camera capable of lower size, weight and power. This system automatically aligns the
imaging methane gas leaks in real time at a range of three metres. optical channel, so the protocol can be performed with a device
The camera uses IR laser illumination at 1653nm, tuned to an held in the hand. We demonstrate this technology in the context
absorption band of methane gas. This illumination is detected of financial transactions as a replacement for Chip Authentication
with a suitable camera and computer vision techniques are Program devices.
implemented to allow the gas image to be overlaid onto a full
colour video of the scene, allowing an operator to easily locate the
David Lowndes, email: david.lowndes@bristol.ac.uk
source of the leak.
Graham Gibson, email: graham.gibson@glasgow.ac.uk
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CFN3. Distributed High-Accuracy Timekeeping: CFN5 (and CFN5A). Practical Quantum Key CFN7. UK Quantum Network CFN9. NPL clock developments and validation for
Bringing the Lattice Out of the Lab Distribution integrated with software defined This exhibit comprises a graphical display of elements of the communication networks
Good distributed timekeeping has always been essential to networks UK Quantum Network, comprising the Cambridge Quantum The NPL exhibit includes microwave and optical clock
communication networks, and standards will only continue to Network and the UKQNtel extension from Cambridge to BT demonstrators, sub-system laser and oscillator technology, and
Advances in quantum computing could both threaten and
become more rigorous as the future approaches. An optical clock Adastral Park. Performance data for both the telecoms and validation techniques for future communications and network
strengthen secure communications. An alternative to standard
based on neutral atomic strontium can provide a more precise, Quantum communication elements of the network will be timing synchronisation. This will be necessary for multiple
public key forms of encryption is symmetric key encryption, which
accurate and stable timescale than existing primary standards displayed in real-time. applications in city and extended infrastructures, such as safety
has been with us since the invention of ciphers. Until recently, we
and this has been proven in laboratory systems over many years. lacked a way of addressing the implementation challenges that are Adrian Wonfor, email: aw300@cam.ac.uk critical services, 5G data streaming, precise navigation, power
Our exhibit demonstrates such a clock in a portable package, required for it: a sustainable way of remotely sharing a secret key. grid management and financial timestamping. In particular,
which can open up new opportunities in ground and space-based This was solved by Quantum Key Distribution systems; however, various atomic clock platforms will be presented, together with
communications. standard computing network infrastructures are mostly designed sub-component techniques such as compact optical micro-ring
CFN8. Quantum Cryptography with Classical resonators as precursors for chip-scale optical multi-frequency
Yeshpal Singh, email: y.singh.1@bham.ac.uk for public key systems. Our solution aims to allow the use of
disposable symmetric keys fitting within a standard framework. Communication Elements references, and test and validation techniques for clock systems
sub-components such as semiconductor diode lasers, crystal
Quantum and encrypted classical communications in the same
Richard Collins, email: richard.collins@bristol.ac.uk oscillators and compact clocks.
fibre network is the most efficient and practical demonstration
CFN4. A Quantum Touch in Classical of quantum technology. However, performance of the quantum Mohsin Haji, email: mohsin.haji@npl.co.uk
Communication for Physical Layer Security systems are affected by the noise from classical channels. We
CFN6. Chip-Scale Quantum Key Distribution with demonstrate a highly noise resistant quantum communication
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) provides ultimate security for
classical data communication by using unbreakable secure keys, Verification system for cryptography by using off-the-shelf telecommunication
though this involves extensive data post processing. In a channel components. This is the continuous variable quantum key
Quantum Key Distribution is a secure way of securely sharing
with an eavesdropper the QKD signals will become noisier, causing distribution system that exhibits excellent performance in telecom
cryptographic keys between two locations. The University of
the system to fail to generate keys. We will demonstrate a classical networks. It comes with low cost, less complex and higher
Bristol will demonstrate their fibre-based, chip-scale Quantum
communication system with embedded quantum signals that through-put options for network operators wishing to provide
Key Distribution system, which promises a reduction of size
can detect eavesdropping on classical data by detecting noise quantum secure services and as such, increases the likelihood of
and cost of this emerging technology. The National Physical
on the quantum signal. In this system, the degree of data post affordable availability of such services to users.
Laboratory will simultaneously carry out a performance
processing required is reduced significantly. This provides a low assessment on the system. These devices will become part of a Dr Rupesh Kumar, email: rupesh.kumar@york.ac.uk
cost, small form factor physical layer security system for classical future communications network of the internet, providing secure
communication. keys to users. Assurance and verification by the National Physical
Yupeng Gong, email: yg311@cam.ac.uk Laboratory will ensure that the keys distributed by these devices
are secure.
Andy Hart, email: andy.hart@bristol.ac.uk
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Space Finance
S1. Teledyne e2v - One step closer to a space based S3. Single Photon Systems for Small-Satellite S5. NPL clocks, frequency standards and F1. Sussex microwave trapped ion quantum
quantum gravity sensor Constellations and the Internet of Things ultrastable lasers for space computer prototype
Teledyne e2v’s Cold Atom Space PAyload (CASPA) programme Clusters of nano-satellites are becoming increasingly important The NPL technology presented addresses a range of ultra- The applications of quantum computing in the financial sector
is an in-orbit demonstration to generate ‘cold atoms’ on a nano- for Earth-monitoring space missions. Significant challenges in stable lasers, clocks and frequency standards with applications range from improving fraud detection and risk models to generally
satellite. Cold atoms are the precursor and critical component the operation of these clusters are alignment of satellites relative to space science missions, future generation GNSS payloads, transforming the capabilities for solving data analysis and
of a gravity sensing instrument. In parallel Teledyne e2v are to each other and reliable data communications, while working Earth observation and high resolution radar. Ultra-stable laser optimisation problems. We will exhibit a trapped ion quantum
investigating the applications, markets, technical concepts under strict size, weight and power limitations. We demonstrate frequencies using very high reflectivity optical cavities are computer immersive experience which includes a 3D model of a
and roadmap for a space gravity sensor based on cold atom a photon counting technology that addresses both of these needed for space-based gravity wave detection (LISA) and next quantum computer prototype, a movie illustrating how to scale
technology. Our experts will be on hand to show you CASPA challenges using highly compact semiconductor devices. We generation gravity mapping from space via two-satellite laser to a large quantum computer, quantum computer microchips and
and how we are creating new quantum space technology operate an array of microscopic light-emitting diodes and a interferometry. Vibration-insensitive cavity-stabilised lasers will a video showing the inside of a quantum computer laboratory.
with applications in: sensing, position, navigation and timing, single photon detector using a special protocol that allows be core components of future optical atomic clock payloads in Visitors will have the opportunity to remotely operate a trapped-
exploration and robotics. Other applications include monitoring positioning and data transfer at very low power consumption. We GNSS constellations. Infra-red frequency references stabilised to ion quantum computer. We will provide storyboards covering the
polar ice mass, ocean currents, sea level and discovering demonstrate how these functions are maintained reliably even CO2-filled hollow core fibre are key to compact high-accuracy applications in finance and other sectors.
underground resources. under adverse background noise conditions. greenhouse gas monitoring from space and its implications for
Winfried Hensinger, email: W.K.Hensinger@sussex.ac.uk
climate change.
Diviya Devani, email: diviya.devani@teledyne-e2v.com Johannes Herrnsdorf, email: johannes.herrnsdorf@strath.ac.uk
Patrick Gill, email: patrick.gill@npl.co.uk
S2. Augmented Space Based Quantum Key S4. Nanosatellite quantum communications
Distribution Utilising CubeSat Technology The global quantum internet will be enabled by space to ground
CubeSats are ideally suited for Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) quantum communication with large constellations of satellites
applications given their low-cost nature and their size, weight as the way to overcome distance limits of fibre optic links. By
and power capabilities. These units could be used either as a exploiting the synergies between the ‘NewSpace’ movement
standalone constellation, or to augment a network of larger and miniaturised quantum technologies we can accelerate UK
satellites to deliver key data to distributed locations. This efforts in the Quantum Space Race. Here we demonstrate enabling
exhibition will demonstrate the ability of CubeSats to host QKD technologies for space-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)
payloads using a 3D printed model of real world hardware, and services via cheap, effective, and mass producible nanosatellites.
simulation of downlink passes over locations of interest. These are QKD provides unhackable encryption and forward security, even
the first steps to delivering a truly global QKD service to meet a against a quantum computer.
range of customer needs. Daniel Oi, email: daniel.oi@strath.ac.uk
Douglas McNeil, email: doug@craftprospect.com
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The Quantum Economy
QE1. Precision Photonic Engineering for the QE3. Miniaturised Frequency-Stabilised Laser QE5. Superconducting Quantum Circuits and Devices QE7. Control systems and lasers for quantum
Quantum Economy Modules for Real-World Cold Atom Devices Our display will support the Quantum Economy and the technologies
Photonics provides a foundational integration platform for all Frequency-stabilised lasers are key enablers of quantum Government’s Industrial Strategy. llustrating recent developments RedWave Labs and partners are designing control systems and
four of the Quantum Technology Hubs. We will exhibit photonics technologies, with many cold atom applications reliant on multiple in superconducting devices from UK-CSQS, including microwave lasers optimised to the needs of quantum technologies. These
components covering the entire quantum economy supply chain, lasers. Quantum technology applications such as atomic clocks, detectors, magnetic field sensors or quantum simulators, and include digital power supplies capable of running all control
including; a demonstrator of the optical fibre based quantum magnetometers and gravitometers are now emerging from the their exploitation by industry, MEG scanners (York Instruments). electronics off a portable energy source, coil drivers, Rb heaters
entangler developed for the NQIT programme, and a live demo laboratory and confronting the challenging size, weight, power, The display will highlight our contribution to the superconducting and laser drivers designed to ensure maximum efficiency and
of non-linear crystal waveguides for wavelength conversion cost and reliability demands of the real-world. As a participant in quantum device supply chain for UK industry and academic lowest noise. Overall systems can be 50 per cent smaller than
which enable light-matter interactions for atom and ion traps. a number of Innovate-supported quantum technology projects, community, providing access to leading world-class UK facilities to competing technology. Our lasers combine narrow linewidth and
These demonstrations link precision manufacturing, commercial Optocap has applied its telecoms and space-qualified packaging enable prototype and small scale circuit production. Facilities of small footprint. RedWave Labs will exhibit early prototypes from
components (Covesion), photonics and lasers. technologies to laser sources that enable the next generation of the partner organisations will be presented, including ‘SuperFab’ the research programmes and show how collaborative R&D is
quantum technology devices. The exhibit will describe Optocap’s at RHUL. The £10 million Class 5 cleanroom houses cutting- enabling us to create products to fit the needs of this emerging
Dr James Gates, email: J.gates@soton.ac.uk edge nanofabrication equipment, JEOL-EBL, Helium-FIB, and
quantum technology laser development, show the first laser market.
product to result from that work, and envision our quantum Josephson junction fabrication.
technology lasers future.
Dr Nadia Permogorov, email: npermogorov@redwavelabs.com
QE2. Integrated cold-atom source for quantum Peter Palasz, email: peter.palasz@rhul.ac.uk
Stephen Duffy, email: stephen.duffy@optocap.com
technologies
QE8. Engineering an Ion Trap Quantum Computer
The robust, reliable and low-power production of cold atoms is QE6. Oxford Quantum Circuits present a live
a keystone in various quantum technologies and forms one of NQIT’s vision is to build a world-leading scalable quantum
QE4. Teledyne e2v - Bespoke quantum subsystems demonstration of their quantum computer in action! computer: the Q5:50 engine that is a hybrid light-matter quantum
the first links in the quantum supply chain. Our exhibit presents
various 3D-printed and micro-fabricated functional components,
for quantum experiments Quantum computing is coming! At Oxford Quantum Circuits, we computer based on the world’s most precise qubit and a uniquely
both deconstructed, for handling/demonstration, and in-situ Our technical and business experts will be on hand to discuss the want to accelerate the societal impact of quantum computing. flexible optical network. This requires the development of the
within an example dummy system, as well as a roadmap to selection of commercial subsystems on display. Our subsystems We want to use the power of quantum to do things which have hardware at the heart of this quantum computer: engineering
flexible and scalable cold atom sources for secondary quantum are specifically designed for quantum experiments and include: never been achieved before, such as enabling life-changing the nodal processors and the variety of integrated laser and
technologies. The sources are a key pre-requisite for portable 1. Miniature vacuum chambers 2. Compact high voltage power drug discovery and new battery technology. We’re working on microwave subsystems, and a complex system of optical links
technologies for use in, though not limited to, civil infrastructure supplies 3. Back illuminated EMCCD cameras 4. Electronic control building problem-centric hardware, optimised to focus on solving formed from fibres, photonic switches, splitters and detectors.
mapping, GPS-free inertial navigation systems and medical systems 5. Miniature rugged ion pumps. meaningful, exciting problems. We’re doing this using state-of- This exhibit will illustrate some of the enormous engineering
scanning systems. the-art, innovative, superconducting quantum hardware spun progress that is being made in the development of these complex
Richard Murray, email: richard.murray@teledyne-e2v.com out of the world renowned University of Oxford. Come and learn systems and components.
Fedja Orucevic, email: F.Orucevic@sussex.ac.uk more, play with our live demonstration of a prototype quantum
Rishi Deshmukh, email: rushikesh.deshmukh@eng.ox.ac.uk
computer, and perform some real quantum logic!
Ilana Wisby, email: ilana@oxfordquantumcircuits.com
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QE9. Single-photon camera sensors for the QE11. Metrological capabilities for solid state QE13. SWAP optimised magneto-optical-trap for QE15. Towards Single Chip Quantum Sensors:
quantum economy quantum technologies cold atoms Miniature Components for Cold Atom Systems
The PF32 is a single-photon sensitive camera with the added NPL is developing novel metrology to support the characterisation Cold clouds of Rubidium atoms with a temperature around Our translation of quantum technology to the market has the
capability of being able to record the arrival time of the photon of components and enable ultra-high accuracy electrical 100 µK are the starting point for many quantum technology based vision of creating single chip quantum sensors where discrete
to an accuracy of 55 trillionths of a second. Within the quantum measurements for the emerging quantum industry. sensors. To produce portable sensors that can be used outside components are integrated together allowing cold atoms on a
economy, these camera sensors have uses in many sectors: from the laboratory (including outer space and satellites), lightweight chip. Such integrated systems enable large volume production
defence and health care, to communications and autonomous
Tobias Lindstrom, email: tobias.lindstrom@npl.co.uk with the associated low cost required for many consumer markets
and stable systems are essential. We show that 3D printed
vehicles, whilst continually expanding into new areas. What does components and designs can be a key feature in weight reduction being targeted by Quantum Technology. We will demonstrate
an accuracy of 55 trillionths of a second look like? Our exhibit will and improvement of stability. We demonstrate a magneto-optical miniature DFB lasers and MEMS cells with Rb atoms coupled with
show you! QE12. Quantum Engineering using Solid State trap for Rb atoms based on ultra-stable 3D printed laser systems, integrated photonic components to demonstrate some initial
Technologies frequency stabilisation systems and 3D printed aluminium based components now available.
Ryan Warburton, email: ryan.warburton@photon-force.com
vacuum chambers. These are versatile, compact and lightweight. Douglas Paul, email: Douglas.Paul@glasgow.ac.uk
The QUES2T project has established world-leading UK facilities
for the fabrication, testing and development of a range of Lucia Hackermueller, email: lucia.hackermuller@
QE10. Stable miniature optical delivery quantum technologies based on solid-state devices. Our focus nottingham.ac.uk
is on three of the most promising materials platforms: include QE16. Compact Commercial 2D MOT: A Key
Imagine Communications Networks of the Future without silicon nano-devices, superconducting circuits, and carbon-
optical fibres. Imagine a secure world in which an internet search Standard Component Cold Atom Quantum Devices
based devices using graphene or diamond. Our vision has been QE14. Grating Magneto Optical Trap (gMOT)
consumes no energy and mobile phones are able to sense to establish an open network of infrastructure for creating, As part of an Innovate UK funded collaborative research project
time, gravity gradients, magnetic fields and messages may be testing and demonstrating solid-state quantum technologies,
- A portable cold atom source for quantum (titled PICAS), ColdQuanta UK have developed a compact
sent securely using entangled photons. Quantum sensitivity supporting an open-innovation ecosystem for their development technologies integrated 2D MOT physics package which allows for ‘plug-and-
is achievable only if light signals are used and the optics are in the UK through exchange of ideas, skills and materials across play’ generation of a beam of cold atoms. Cold atoms can be used
compact. Photonic circuits for transmitting, splitting, recombining gMOT will be a core technology enabling future generations
an interdisciplinary team of leaders from academia and industry. for many quantum applications including enhanced sensors and
and switching light of specific, non-commercial wavelengths of compact and portable cold-atom based quantum products.
The QUES2T partners are UCL, University of Oxford, University of atomic clocks. Standardising key component technologies like
are key enablers for quantum technology. We demonstrate the gMOT will make a huge impact in high performance resilient
Cambridge, and Cardiff University. this provides a vital link in the quantum supply chain allowing for
reduction in signal noise between sending a light signal along an timing products for highly standardised and regulated markets
shorter system development times, and the robust ‘plug-and-play’
optical fibre and sending the signal on a semiconductor chip. Agnese Abrusci, email: a.abrusci@ucl.ac.uk such as financial trading, energy, defence and global navigation
nature of the design ensures hands-free operation. Our exhibit will
systems where frequency stability is critical. As the deployment
provide a demonstration of this compact 2D MOT source.
Jessica Maclean, email: Jessica.Maclean@nottingham.ac.uk of accurate timing becomes a ubiquitous requirement for
modern technologies and business operations, gMOT will be Tim Ballance, email: timothy.ballance@coldquanta.co.uk
an underpinning component in large scale uptake of quantum
technologies.
Dr David Burt, email: enquiries@kelvinnanotechnology.com
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QE17. Highly Efficient Ion-Light Interfaces for QE19. Lasers and Optical Systems for Atom QE21. GaN laser diodes for the commercialisation QE23. Cold atom photonics
Quantum Computing and Quantum Communication Interferometers and Optical Clocks of quantum technologies Photonics components and systems have been developed for a
Interfaces to transfer quantum information between trapped ions Fraunhofer CAP and industry partners have developed an GaN laser diodes for the commercialisation of quantum wide range of quantum systems. These range from fast acousto-
and single light particles are crucial components for quantum extensive range of novel optical sources and systems, particularly technologies. optic switches and polarisation maintaining couplers to complete
computers and quantum communication. Using two mirrors light systems with high-power and narrow-linewidths, suitable for laser systems for atom interferometry. The components are fibre
optical clocks and atom interferometers. This includes diode-
Stephen Najda, email: s.najda@topganlasers.com coupled to enable construction of rugged quantum systems.
can be trapped alongside ions to enhance the interaction between
them. In this way highly efficient ion-light interfaces can be built. pumped solid-state lasers, stabilised semiconductor lasers They are based on technology that has proven reliability in
Using this interface, quantum information can be transmitted and semiconductor disk lasers. This exhibit will showcase the telecommunications and aerospace.
through a quantum network for quantum computing or quantum development and exploitation of these systems. QE22. Smooth light for better light-based Mark Farries, email: mfarries@goochandhousego.com
communication.
Loyd Mcknight, email: loyd.mcknight@fraunhofer.co.uk instrumentation
Professor Matthias Keller, email: M.K.keller@sussex.ac.uk Light generated by lasers is at the core of many instruments and
diagnostics. For instance it enables atomic force microscopes, QE24. Ultrahigh precision sensing with mechanical
QE20. Quantum technology based gravity and which can image surfaces at the single atom level. It will also be quantum systems
QE18. Quantum Annealing gravity gradient sensing - towards applications and used in the next generation of quantum magnetometers, which
Mechanical oscillators have recently emerged as controllable
will help imaging the functioning brain and detecting dangerous
Quantum annealing is a technique for solving optimisation new platforms substances inside sealed containers. Even the best of laser-based quantum systems and set the state-of-the-art for many sensing
problems. It makes less stringent demands on quantum device instruments are limited by the irregular flow of photons, the applications. Example sensing applications include accelerometry,
Gravity gradient sensors based upon cold atoms have the
technologies than other quantum computation methods – so elementary constituents of light. Our technology regulates the electric- and magnetic-field sensing, gravitational/mass sensing,
potential to drastically reduce the time required to perform gravity
quantum annealers with up to 2000 quantum bits (‘qubits’) are flow of photons and make these instruments more sensitive and and even biological molecule and particle detection. This exhibit
surveys – taking measurement times per point from minutes to
available today. At UCL we are partners in a global collaboration accurate, delivering better and faster diagnostics and images. will showcase the electro- and opto-mechanical sensors being
seconds, with the potential for measuring on the move. This has
funded by the US government to develop the next generation developed at Imperial College London. This includes the compact
the potential to benefit applications that require inspection of Vincent Boyer, email: v.boyer@bham.ac.uk
of quantum annealer – one which fully exploits the quantum microelectromechanical (MEMS) sensors developed in the Pike
the underground space. For example, within civil engineering this
coherent properties of state-of-the-art superconducting qubits. group, some of which are currently onboard NASA’s InSight
would enable the detection of hidden hazards or buried utilities,
Such quantum annealers will find widespread applications for mission to Mars, and research into optomechanical quantum state
potentially allowing early detection of sinkholes or more accurate
optimisation problems in the transport and logistics, aerospace preparation and squeezing of mechanical motion in the Vanner
road maintenance. This has the potential to reduce congestion
and telecommunications sectors. group.
and increase productivity in major infrastructure projects through
Paul Warburton, email: p.warburton@ucl.ac.uk better knowledge of the underground space. Dr Michael R. Vanner, email: m.vanner@imperial.ac.uk
Michael Holynski, email: m.holynski@bham.ac.uk
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QE25. Create your own qubit in diamond using QE27. Semiconductor Disk Lasers for Quantum QE29. Bright Correlated Beams of Light QE31. High performance quantum computing
laser processing Technologies Light is commonly used in measurements and sensing for software
Atom-like defects in diamond look set to make excellent qubits for Tomorrow’s sensors, computers, and communications healthcare, precision manufacture and environmental monitoring. Our high performance quantum computing software means that
quantum computers. They offer long coherence times, local error technologies, for applications from civil engineering to medicine, This technology relies on very precise optical sensors, and the revolution enabled by quantum computers is sooner than
correction, and can be entangled with each other via an optical will require measurement tools that use the amazing quantum precision is fundamentally limited by the statistics (Shot noise) you think. We’ll be running a live demo so that you can see what
network as a route to scalability. Within the NQIT Hub we have properties of matter. Almost all such quantum technology devices and intensity of the light used. Intensity is often limited by the tomorrow’s quantum computers will do.
invented a new way to manufacture these qubits....using a laser! are driven by precision lasers that may, for example, be required damage threshold of the sample. Quantum correlations allow us to
Short laser pulses focused into the diamond can create defects to produce a colour (wavelength) so pure it is equivalent to a change the statistics and make significantly better measurements Dan Underwood, email: dan.underwood@riverlane.io
in the lattice and help them to diffuse around until they form the mere one trillionth of the range observable by the human eye. This that would otherwise have been impossible. The exhibit will
qubit, indicated by a flash of light. See if you can make a qubit by exhibit shows the journey of such a laser from university research demonstrate a source of bright correlated light in the visible
remote control of a laser in our Oxford lab! to UK-manufactured product. spectrum, showcasing our latest research on sub-Shot noise
metrology and the photonic sources that make it possible.
Jason Smith, email: jason.smith@materials.ox.ac.uk Paulo Hisao Moriya, email: paulo.moriya@strath.ac.uk
Jonathan Matthews, email: jonathan.matthews@bristol.ac.uk
QE26. Cryogen free technologies for quantum QE28. TMD Technologies: Engineering Solutions to
QE30. Low-noise ion microtrap chip
computing, sensing and metrology Quantum Industry Challenges
Chip-scale components will feature in quantum instruments
A variety of quantum technologies including computing, sensing, TMD Technologies is collaborating with academic and industry
such as processors, sensors and clocks. The National Physical
and metrology operating at low temperatures will require scalable partners to realise the commercialisation of quantum 2.0
Laboratory has pioneered a microfabricated chip device, which
cryogenic solutions. We showcase systems capable of scaling technologies. Technologies include: small, portable and rugged
confines strings of individual atomic particles in a low-noise trap.
quantum technologies for large scale quantum computing atomic clocks, a test and evaluation facility for atomic clocks,
Quantum behaviour is extremely sensitive to noise, especially that
applications and small scale nano device metrology. With low compact frequency-stabilised laser sources and miniature
which is intrinsic to the device. Our most recent device exhibits a
running costs and push button control the cryogen free platforms magneto-optical traps. TMD are a manufacturer of key
world-leading, low intrinsic noise performance while operating at
will facilitate a wider adoption of low temperature quantum components for the new quantum economy; alkali metal filled
room-temperature. This points towards its use as a practical, high-
technologies for industrial applications. hollow core fibre and vapour cells; UHV vacuum enclosures with
fidelity, quantum component.
integrated gratings and excellent optical access TMD is a world-
Dr Ziad Melhem, email: ziad.melhem@oxinst.com leading manufacturer of equipment for the high-tech microwave Alastair Sinclair, email: alastair.sinclair@npl.co.uk
industry and is now applying its experience to the UK National
Quantum Technologies Programme.
Richard Patrick, email: richard.patrick@tmd.co.uk
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Healthcare Technologies
HT1. Diamonds for your heart HT3. FluoretiQ Limited: Fast Bacteria ID Tests HT5. Imaging Plasmonic Polarimetry HT7. Fast fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy
We have built a magnetic field sensor from diamonds containing FluoretiQ is combining nanomaterials called Fluorescent Carbon Plasmonic Polarimetry uses the ability of metallic nanostructures camera
quantum defects called nitrogen vacancy centres. We are Dots with quantum enhanced fluorescence detection to enable to sense changes in protein structure through quantum The fluorescence phenomenon provides a multidimensional
exploring if we can use this to detect the tiny magnetic signals identification of harmful bacteria within the typical patient interactions of the biological molecules and light fields produced signature of a molecule and can be used in disease diagnostics,
from the heart because this could improve our ability to diagnose consultation window. Fluorescent Carbon Dots are engineered around the nanostructures. This enables unique new diagnostic for example. However, commercially available fluorescence
heart problems. The same equipment may be useful in the search to selectively attach to bacteria; counting the resulting photon capabilities in healthcare. Our imaging system enables detection instrumentation can require a long period of time to build up a
for new medicines. emission helps to determine the number and type of bacteria of multiple protein-protein interactions for applications in complete molecular fluorescence signature. Working with industry
present. There are two key benefits to photon counting, the first is diagnostics. leader Horiba, QuantIC’s Quanticam CMOS based SPAD camera
Gavin W Morley, email: gavin.morley@warwick.ac.uk
elimination of false negatives due to the sensitivity but the photon enables the rapid acquisition of fluorescence lifetime images,
statistics helps detection of interfering light emitting species, a
Dr Affar Karimullah, email: affar.karimullah@glasgow.ac.uk
which will be applied to cancer biomarker detection.
likely cause of false positives. FluoretiQ will be conducting a pilot
HT2. Magnetic Induction Tomography with Atomic study with an NHS partner in January 2019. Graham Hungerford, email: graham.hungerford@horiba.com
Magnetometers HT6. Cold atom magnetic microscopy
Dr Neciah Dorh, email: n.dorh@fluoretiq.com
We will showcase our research on a novel quantum imaging Bose-Einstein Condensate microscopy is a novel imaging
platform based on ultra-sensitive atomic magnetometers (AMs) technique for magnetic signals emerging from two-dimensional HT8. Optically pumped magnetometers for energy
operating in magnetic induction tomography (MIT) modality, HT4. Super-resolution Microscopy using Fresnel samples. The combination of high sensitivity and spatial resolution and medical applications
in unshielded environment. The superior performance of AMs will potentially lead to new insights in various application fields,
and the contactless and non-invasive nature of MIT provide 2D
Cones ranging from imaging conductive pathways in smart materials and
Our exhibition will present the concept of a magnetic camera
based on ultra-sensitive, millimetre size atomic vapour cells.
(potentially 3D) maps of conductivity of biological tissues, thus Our Fresnel cone technology improves microscope resolution by devices, to bio-applications, such as imaging magnetically tagged
In comparison to competing technologies, optically pumped
filling the gap of current diagnostic tools. This would provide new shaping polarisation. Our demo will be a basic microscope system, molecular transport, and cell colony formation in nanomaterial
magnetometers are highly sensitive, compact and avoid the
research and diagnostic instruments for cases where conductivity in which visitors can adjust optical components to compare laser assisted tissue engineering. We will present the technology
use of expensive cryogenic cooling. We will show the possible
plays - or is expected to play - a relevant role. Tremendous impact spot size between a conventional system and our new technology. and potential application areas through a combination of
applications of such a camera in materials and bio-magnetism.
is anticipated for diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation, This, in concert with other promotional material will show a demonstration equipment, video and images.
through non-invasive mapping of the heart’s conductivity. simplified explanation of the technology as well as its benefits and Mark Bason, email: m.bason@sussex.ac.uk
Dr Julia Fekete, email: j.fekete@sussex.ac.uk
applications.
Ferruccio Renzoni, email: f.renzoni@ucl.ac.uk
Neal Radwell, email: neal.radwell@glasgow.ac.uk
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Navigation Civil Engineering
HT9. Nanoparticle characterisation for healthcare N1. Lockable Single Frequency DPSS Lasers at N3. Quantum Accelerometry for Navigation CE1. Teledyne e2v - Commercialising quantum
biotechnologies: Can quantum technologies help Quantum Technology wavelengths Inertial navigation systems using quantum gyroscopes and gravity sensors for civil engineering, agriculture
boost cancer research? Quantum technologies will bring a step-change improvement quantum accelerometers promise greatly increased accuracy and oil and gas
to a range of high-impact applications, in our project - ultra- compared to existing technologies. Here we demonstrate a
Quantum technologies rely on building components that provide Commercial gravimeters offer huge benefits for identifying
stable quantum clocks for financial transaction time stamping, quantum sensor that is configured to measure accelerations
the precise control over light and matter needed for quantum smaller and deeper objects, such as boreholes and pre-industrial
navigation, medical imaging, oil and gas prospecting and ultra- along a horizontal axis. When the sensor is tilted slightly, a small
computers. In particular, as part of our work on solid-state revolution mineshafts, which pose a health and safety risk for
secure communications. For quantum technology to deliver its component of the acceleration due to gravity is projected onto
qubits, we have been developing ‘optical microcavities’ - tiny people working on the site. Teledyne e2v are designing and
potential, laser systems on which they depend, need to undergo this sensing axis. We will demonstrate the extreme sensitivity of
light-confining devices on a micrometer scale - to improve building commercial quantum gravimeters for subterranean
a reduction in size, cost and power consumption. Systems will the sensor by measuring this component of acceleration with
the efficiency of coupling quantum nodes to a network. Using surveying in civil engineering and other applications. The gravity
have to operate at wavelengths currently not easily accessible, high accuracy. The exhibit demonstrates the potential of quantum
this enhanced interaction, we are exploring other applications system will be tailored for use in civil engineering applications
698.4, 780 & 689.4 nm. We are developing a laser platform, which inertial sensors for improved navigation, and highlights the
of these ‘optical microcavities’, in particular for nanoparticle with sub-systems being adaptable to other fields, such as atomic
matches the optical performance of Ti:S lasers in a footprint and progress towards the deployment of this quantum technology in
characterisation. With this demonstrator, we show how they could clocks. Other applications include surveying brown field sites, sink
price comparable to external-cavity diode lasers. real-world applications.
be used to characterise drug loaded nanocarriers to facilitate the hole and mineshaft detection, and defence applications.
emergence of new strategies in cancer research. Andy Wells, email: info@uniklasers.com Dr Nils Hempler, email: nils.hempler@m2lasers.com
Francis Jones, email: Francis.Jones@teledyne-e2v.com
Aurélien Trichet, email: aurelien.trichet@materials.ox.ac.uk
N2. Portable optical clock based on trapped ions
HT10. Quantum sensing the brain Atomic clocks are essential for many applications such as
When you use your brain, tiny electrical signals are passed telecommunication, navigation and trading. The development
between brain regions. In many mental health problems, this of novel, optical atomic clocks with greatly improved stability
communication goes wrong. We use cutting-edge quantum promises to significantly impact these applications. Currently,
technology to measure these brain signals, assessing how they are these types of atomic clocks are bound to research labs due to
degraded by disease, and developing novel treatments to restore their complexity and demand on environmental conditions. We are
normal communication. developing an optical atomic clock system that overcomes these
issues and will be truly portable.
Mark Fromhold, email: mark.fromhold@nottingham.ac.uk
Professor Matthias Keller, email: M.K.keller@sussex.ac.uk
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