Licensing Opportunity: All-Fiber Automatic Polarization Compensation Using Ultra Sensitive Detection of Coexisting DIM Reference Signals
ID: 2024-09-11_HType: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFORNL UT-BATTELLE LLC-DOE CONTRACTOROak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/8019c68f38d143eebe8e4d864343109e/view
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    The Department of Energy, through ORNL UT-Battelle LLC, is offering a licensing opportunity for a novel technology aimed at addressing polarization drift in quantum networks. This invention provides automatic polarization compensation using ultra-sensitive detection of dim reference signals, ensuring continuous operation without downtime while maintaining high bandwidth and low noise. The technology is applicable not only in quantum communications but also in classical fiber internet, enhancing the reliability and efficiency of data transmission. Interested parties can learn more by contacting Eugene R. Cochran at cochraner@ornl.gov or by phone at 865-576-2830.

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    Eugene R. Cochran
    (865) 576-2830
    cochraner@ornl.gov
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