Quantum Communications Transmitter at 775 nm

Award Information

Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration	Branch: N/A	Award ID:	Program Year/Program: 2012 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: 115607	Solicitation Year: 2011	Solicitation Topic Code: O1.03	Solicitation Number:

Small Business Information: Gener8, Inc
535 Del Rey Ave. Sunnyvale, CA -
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Minority-Owned: No

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Phase 1: Fiscal Year: 2012

Title: Quantum Communications Transmitter at 775 nm

Agency: NASA

Contract: NNX12CD73P

Award Amount: $113,744.00

Abstract:
We propose a novel new architecture for a quantum communications laser transmitter that is designed for free-space polarization encoded quantum key distribution (QKD) between a spacecraft and a ground based system. The transmitter will operate at 775 nm, a wavelength that has previously been analyzed to be optimize free-space QKD due to the combined influence of atmosphere transition and detection efficiency by Si:APD detectors. Hybrid integration will be used to design and fabricate a compact, rugged, and power efficient module that can meet all of the demanding environment requirements for space based optical components.

Principal Investigator:
William K. Bischel
Principal Investigator
6509409898
bbischel@gener8.net

Business Contact:
William K. Bischel
Business Official
6509409898
bbischel@gener8.net

Small Business Information at Submission:

Gener8 Incorporated
535 Del Rey Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94085-3514

EIN/Tax ID: 383664122

DUNS: N/A

Number of Employees:

Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No