Aeluma secures NASA quantum dot PIC contract
Aeluma, a Californian company that combines compound semiconductor nano-materials with silicon manufacturing, has been awarded a NASA contract to develop quantum dot photonic integrated circuits (PICs) on silicon to enhance optical performance in challenging environments.
The aim for the technology is to deliver high-precision, low-power solutions for applications in space missions and autonomous systems.
“This NASA contract is a significant milestone for Aeluma and reaffirms the groundbreaking potential of our quantum dot photonic technology,” said Jonathan Klamkin, founder and CEO of Aeluma.
He added: “We believe our collaboration with NASA will drive major advancements in critical aerospace applications and expand application possibilities in AI-driven systems, such as optical interconnects for data centres and high-performance computing.”
