Invention Reference Number
This system addresses the challenge of maintaining coherence across distributed quantum-optics networks. By anticipating rather than reacting to environmental disturbances, it provides a predictive framework for stabilizing quantum emitters. The approach reduces signal degradation and enhances synchronization, enabling more scalable and reliable quantum technologies. Potential impact spans quantum communication, sensing, and computation, where long-term coherence is essential.
Description
Quantum systems depend on optical coherence between emitters, but environmental disturbances introduce fluctuations that degrade performance. Traditional feedback approaches correct these disturbances reactively, but they are constrained by delays and measurement interference. This invention introduces a predictive control framework that anticipates spectral instabilities in quantum emitters before they occur. Drawing on statistical and computational methods, the system identifies correlations in emitter behavior and forecasts future spectral trends. This enables pre-emptive adjustments that suppress degradation and preserve coherence over longer timescales. The methodology generalizes across diverse emitter types and environmental conditions, providing a scalable path toward multi-emitter synchronization. By combining theoretical modeling with data-driven forecasting, the system enables real-time, anticipatory control for quantum-optics platforms. This advancement lays the groundwork for robust, fault-tolerant architectures in quantum communication, imaging, and information processing without requiring precise knowledge of the underlying emitter composition or environment.
Benefits
- Improves coherence stability across quantum emitters
- Enables predictive rather than reactive control
- Scalable across diverse quantum platforms
- Reduces performance losses caused by environmental disturbances
Applications and Industries
- Quantum communication networks
- Quantum information processing
- Advanced sensing and imaging technologies
- Emerging quantum-enabled computing technologies
Contact
To learn more about this technology, email partnerships@ornl.gov or call 865-574-1051.
