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OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Quantum Science OBJECTIVE: Develop an application-specific photonic integrated circuit to serve a specific quantum system (e.g. Rydberg sensor, clock transition). The device should integrate into and be demonstrated with an already existing quantum sensor. DESCRIPTION: Quantum sensors have demonstrated the ability to surpass classical sensors in areas such ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Biotechnology; Quantum Science The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including export of sensitive technical data, or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Quantum Science OBJECTIVE: Development of a foundry-compatible, direct growth in a Silicon on insulator (SOI) stack, second-order nonlinear material that can be that can be used for photon conversion and low loss waveguides. DESCRIPTION: Silicon on insulator (SOI) has been a growing standard platform for foundry-scale (300mm) integrated photonics. In that ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Quantum Science OBJECTIVE: This project will demonstrate the operation of a single-axis gravity gradiometer with a noise floor below at approximately 10 Eotvos (or similar performance if already demonstrated) on a moving platform in environments where vibrations, accelerations, rotations, and temperature swings cannot be neglected. DESCRIPTION: Atomic grav ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Integrated Sensing and Cyber; Integrated Network Systems-of-Systems; Quantum Science OBJECTIVE: Develop rubidium and cesium vapor cells with a thin rectangular geometry that are compatible with the excitation of Rydberg atomic states. DESCRIPTION: Vapor cells containing dilute gaseous samples of alkali metals (particularly cesium and rubidium) are a critic ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Microelectronics; Quantum Science OBJECTIVE: Low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP), high electrical efficiency microwave and/or radiofrequency (RF) generator or amplifier for atomic or molecular spectroscopy applications. DESCRIPTION: Quantum computing and quantum information science use “qubits” (quantum bits) to store information. These qubits can be im ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Quantum Science OBJECTIVE: This program seeks to develop a stable, resonant rf circuit for trapped ion systems that is resistant to environmental perturbations such as ambient temperature changes and vibration. DESCRIPTION: Isolated, trapped atomic ions are among the leading candidates to realize quantum computing and quantum networking systems. Trapped io ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Integrated Sensing and Cyber; Integrated Network Systems-of-Systems OBJECTIVE: To develop techniques for efficient, reliable, and extensible routing of light from ambient conditions through optical fibers to quantum photonic integrated circuit waveguides at milli-Kelvin temperature. DESCRIPTION: Future quantum information networks will enable new capabilit ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Microelectronics; Quantum Science OBJECTIVE: An application-specific electronics package that enables low-noise miniaturization of quantum systems. DESCRIPTION: Quantum systems rely on electronics for control and signal input/output to larger systems. Often, these originate with large scale lab electronics, then are scaled down to field programmable gate ...

Purpose This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) solicits R43/R44 grant applications to accelerate innovation and early development in the emerging field of single-molecule protein sequencing (SMPS). This FOA is seeking novel technologies or significant improvements to existing technologies. Exploration of technologies other than those currently being commercialized is highly encouraged. The s ...