BluGlass to supply custom laser diodes to Toptica
Australian GaN laser company BluGlass has received a A$190,000 (US$132,500) order from Toptica Photonics.
BluGlass will provide custom GaN visible wavelength lasers for next-generation high precision single frequency PICs to enable quantum capabilities for trapped ion, neutral atom, and photonic quantum technologies.
Toptica Photonics is a commercial member of the US Department of War’s (previously DoD) NORDTECH Hub. BluGlass is supporting the Hub’s Quantum Ultra-broadband Photonic Integrated Circuits and Systems (QUPICS) program.
QUPICS aims to establish 300mm foundry-scale fabrication capability for quantum photonic integrated circuits spanning ultraviolet (UV) through infrared (IR) wavelengths. This broad spectral range is essential for many atomic, ion based, and photonic quantum systems to accelerate quantum applications including sensing, networking and computing, secure communications, and precision navigation.
BluGlass CEO Jim Haden said, “The US and allied nations are increasingly focused on developing critical onshore strategic capability; underscoring the importance of advanced laser solutions to future security and commercial technologies.
"The QUPICS project is addressing key defence challenges to develop chip-scale photonic capabilities for quantum applications to unlock next-generation systems. BluGlass’ high-precision GaN lasers enable greater precision, stability, and integration for applications ranging from secure communications and precision navigation in GPS-denied environments to advanced computing architectures."
