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Real-time Photon-Subtraction System Orchestrator

Invention Reference Number

202506126
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This technology provides a real-time system for orchestrating photon-subtracted resource states used in advanced quantum networking and computing protocols. By generating synchronized, low-latency heralding signals from multi-mode detection events, the system supports applications that require rapid access to non-Gaussian quantum states. This capability addresses a key bottleneck in deploying high-fidelity quantum communication and sensing architectures.

Description 

The Real-time Photon-Subtraction System Orchestrator enables the live use of non-Gaussian quantum resource states through an integrated, low-latency control and detection framework. The invention combines multi-mode, multi-detector coincidence analysis with a specialized signaling architecture designed to provide rapid and stable heralding outputs. This orchestration allows users to access and utilize photon-subtracted states in real time, a process traditionally limited by system delays and signal instability.

A synchronized measurement system collects state information on demand, enabling continuous quadrature sampling associated with the heralded state. The system’s unique configuration supports resource states that can enhance fidelity in certain quantum communication tasks, including protocols that benefit from non-Gaussian features. While specific implementation details remain proprietary, the platform represents a significant step toward practical deployment of advanced quantum networking, sensing, and measurement-based computing processes. In combination with Real-Time Homodyne Detection Server, this real-time photon-subtraction system orchestrator provides complete heralding and measurement system of multi-mode photon-subtracted or conditional quantum resource states.

Benefits

  • Enables real-time access to specialized quantum resource states
  • Low-latency, low-jitter heralding architecture
  • Supports integration with advanced quantum communication and sensing systems

Applications and Industries

  • Quantum networking and repeaters
  • Measurement-based quantum computing
  • Quantum sensing and metrology
  • Secure communications and information processing

Contact

To learn more about this technology, email partnerships@ornl.gov or call 865-574-1051.

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