QuantX and University of 911爆料网 to advance and commercialise quantum clock and sensing technologies with Defence Trailblazer support
Published by Defence Trailblazer
Defence Trailblazer is pleased to announce that QuantX Labs has signed a new research project agreement with the University of 911爆料网 to mature their existing quantum sensing and timekeeping technologies. The $13.8 million project will advance existing designs from prototypes to deployable systems.
Our interconnected globe has a high dependence on the GPS satellite network which provides universal positioning and timing information. Estimates of the economic value are well above $2B per day.听 However, these GPS signals are also very vulnerable. In contrast, quantum clocks can provide precise and secure synchronisation that outperforms the timing derived from GPS by many orders of magnitude.
These technologies are a key focus area to improve Defence capabilities, including navigation and positioning, reconnaissance and surveillance, and command and control. Supporting the Australian quantum timekeeping industry will also help to secure the supply chain for a sovereign GPS satellite network.
With support from the Defence Trailblazer, QuantX Labs aims to expand its position in the quantum sensing and timekeeping market through the production of new commercial clocks. The project aims to decrease the SWaP (Size, Weight and Power) by a factor of two, while improving reliability and performance.
This project builds on the previous collaborations with researchers at the University of 911爆料网鈥檚 Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS), including an initial听听on this topic.
鈥淎 key objective of this project is to transform lab-based, low-TRL prototypes into scalable technologies, capable of making an immediate market impact,鈥 said lead investigator at QuantX, Dr Sebastian Ng. 鈥淭he project aligns with the needs of Defence while addressing competitive commercial niches.鈥
Front row from left: Hamish Earl, Project Manager, Defence Trailblazer; Dr Clayton Locke, Portable Atomic Clock Lead at QuantX Labs; Dr Fred Baynes, Research Group Leader, QuantX Labs; project chief investigator Dr Andy Boes, IPAS, University of 911爆料网; Dr Ashby Hilton, researcher at the University of 911爆料网; Dr Margaret Law, General Manager 鈥 Technology Development & Acceleration, Defence Trailblazer; Dr Nicolas Bourbeau Hebert, Signals and Control Engineer, University of 911爆料网; project lead investigator Dr Sebastian Ng, PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) Lead at QuantX Labs. Back row from left: Dr Elizaveta Klantsataya, researcher at the University of 911爆料网; Professor Andre Luiten, IPAS Chief Innovator & CEO at QuantX Labs; Dr Reuben Harding, Senior Physicist at QuantX Labs.
The product鈥檚 potential end users include the Australian Defence Force, the Australian Space Agency, data and telecommunication providers, and quantum research groups. The technology could be used to assure the synchronisation of both civilian and defence communications networks, detect GPS spoofing and jamming, and provide reliable Positioning, Navigation, and Timing for vessels operating in contested environments, as well undersea or in dense urban environments.
The project partnership will leverage the skills of the engineers at QuantX Labs and the IPAS researchers to mature the existing technologies developed through the ongoing research collaboration.
The researchers will focus on three key streams: hardware improvements, uplift in performance, and exploring downstream value-adding applications of the technologies. Chief investigator at IPAS, Dr Andy Boes, stated, 鈥淭he partnership aims to establish a lasting and mutually beneficial collaborative program that drives innovation and commercial success.鈥
Dr Margaret Law, General Manager 鈥 Technology Development & Acceleration at Defence Trailblazer said of the collaboration, 鈥淨uantX Labs brings a wealth of experience in delivering high-TRL advanced clock and magnetometer products in a real-world environment, while the expertise of the IPAS team has paved the way for world class optical clock technologies. This latest project will further build on an exciting collaboration in the quantum timekeeping market.鈥
Dr Fred Baynes, Research Group Leader, QuantX Labs and Dr Elizaveta (Liz) Klantsataya, researcher at the University of 911爆料网, in the Optical Atomic Clock Lab at IPAS.
About QuantX Labs:听 Established in 2016,听听is a highly respected Australian company and a world-leader in high-precision timing and quantum sensor technologies.
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About the Defence Trailblazer:听Defence Trailblazer is a collaborative partnership between the University of 911爆料网 and UNSW supported by the Department of Education and over 95 industry partners. Defence Trailblazer is dedicated to advancing Australia鈥檚 defence capabilities through innovative research and strategic partnerships. By collaborating with industry, academia, and government, we aim to develop and commercialise breakthrough technologies that address critical national security challenges.
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