Project QuLight
Quantum Computing Through Scalable Photon Detection
- Photonics
- April 11, 2025
- VTEC
- www.vtec-ls.nl
The Challenge
In photonic quantum computing, accurately detecting individual photons is critical for reading quantum states from processors. Existing technologies such as Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detectors (SNSPDs) are expensive, bulky, and require cryogenic cooling, making them impractical for scalable integration. There is a pressing need for compact, cost-effective, and room-temperature solutions capable of scaling to thousands of detectors for practical quantum computing systems.
Objective
The QuLight Detection project aims to revolutionize photon detection technology by developing a scalable Single Photon Detector (SPD) based on Single Photon Avalanche Diodes (SPADs). The goal is to significantly reduce detector size, cost, and energy consumption, enabling large-scale integration and facilitating the practical deployment of photonic quantum computing systems.
The strategy
QuLight Detection brings together industry leaders and research institutions to drive innovation in photon detection. The consortium focuses on enhancing the efficiency and performance of SPAD-based detectors, particularly addressing the challenges in coupling photons from quantum processors to the detectors.
Funding Recognition
The QuLight Detection project is part of a strategic initiative supported by regional partnerships aimed at strengthening technological leadership and economic growth in the eastern Netherlands.
Forward Momentum
QuLight Detection represents a significant advancement in photonic quantum computing technology. By fostering collaboration between industry experts, innovative SMEs, and academic institutions, the project is set to deliver transformative photon detection solutions, bolstering technological leadership and economic development in the high-tech region of eastern Netherlands.
