Remote sensing
A single photon possesses multiple bases—polarization, temporal, spatial, and frequency—that can carry extensive information. These bases encode the photon's history, offering insights into the environments it has traversed. By carefully processing these photons, we can extract this information, a process known as quantum remote sensing.
QCI’s approach to quantum remote sensing is both unique and patented. It enables single-photon measurements within LiDAR return signals, allowing detection to be finely “tuned” to target specific points or volumes in the environment. The system’s precise ability to time-gate single-photon signals and tune detection across both frequency and phase space provides a significant advantage. This quantum measurement capability enhances the information retrieved from a target, surpassing the capabilities of conventional LiDAR systems.
What it can do
We leverage quantum mechanical properties to perform remote sensing in novel ways.
Sensitivity
Utilizing advanced single-photon detection, our technology outperforms traditional LiDAR, enabling accurate sensing in photon-starved environments and around corners.
Speed
Our quantum-accelerated photon detection measurement means unmatched speed in data collection and processing.
Resolution
Only quantum-aided remote sensing can achieve the granular observations needed to distinguish between the target object and its environment.
Applications
Vibrometer
Learn more about how the vibrometer can be used in the field.
Humane landmine identification
Our Quantum Photonic Vibrometer can be used to remotely detect objects buried deep in the ground such as landmines, without the need for physical proximity.
Quantum voice detection
The Quantum Photonic Vibrometer can isolate and detect non-visual conversations and in ‘noisy’ environments with numerous data inputs by sensing micro-vibrations from membranes to recreate voices.
Improved non-destructive evaluation testing
Our Quantum Photonic Vibrometer can provide rapid and comprehensive monitoring of stress, strain, and fatigue in objects, such as evaluating the condition of bridges and other infrastructure, enhancing preventive industrial maintenance, and real-time detection of material degradation.
Safer surveillance & detection
Utilizing quantum technology, the vibrometer can be customized to perform reconnaissance and detection applications in dense foliage, cave systems, or the deep sea.
Mastering material recognition
With our Quantum Photonic Vibrometer, businesses can make informed decisions based on precise and reliable material recognition, unlocking new possibilities for resource exploration, industrial quality control, and sustainable waste management practices.
Extinctiometer
Learn more about how the extinctiometer can be used in the field.
In-situ aerosol measurement
Extinctiometer helps in directly assessing airborne particulate matter or aerosols present, enabling real-time analysis and monitoring of atmospheric composition and quality. This provides immediate and accurate data on aerosol concentration, size distribution, and composition without the need for sample collection or transport.
Noise resistant voxel scanner (LiDAR)
Learn more about how the LiDAR can be used in the field.
Imaging through obscurants
NRVS can capture clear visual data despite the presence of obstructing elements such as smoke, fog, or other atmospheric interference.
Celiometry
NRVS can be used for measuring the height of clouds and cloud layers and can be helpful in meteorology and atmospheric research to gather data on cloud cover and cloud dynamics.
Machine vision - robotics
NRVS allows machines to perceive their surroundings by 4D imaging and make decisions or take actions based on the visual data they receive, enabling a wide range of applications such as quality control, object recognition, autonomous navigation, and industrial automation.
GPS denied environment
Can be deployed to image through GPS denied environments to maintain positional awareness and ensure accurate image capture and navigation.
Aerial profiling
NRVS can be used to gather detailed data about a specific area or feature, typically used for mapping terrain, monitoring environmental conditions, or conducting surveillance. This technique allows for rapid data collection over large areas and can provide valuable insights into various applications such as land surveying, disaster assessment, and wildlife monitoring.
Turbid bathymetry
With single photon sensitivity NRVS can measure water depth in environments where the water is turbid or murky, typically due to suspended particles or sediment.
Publications
All offerings are rooted in our scientific publications. To see an exhaustive list of our publications, click here.
Quantum parametric mode sorting: beating the time-frequency filtering
Carbon-dioxide absorption spectroscopy with solar photon counting and integrated lithium niobate micro-ring resonator
Single-photon vibrometry
Product overview
Summary
QCI proudly offers an innovative and cost-effective solution for various remote sensing applications over challenging operational environments, including long distance, low visibility, and interfering backgrounds. Among other turn-key quantum devices, its quantum photonic vibrometer (QPV) harvests leading-edge quantum photonic technologies to achieve high speed, single photon sensitivity, and intense noise rejection. Working at an eye-safe wavelength, it can accurately characterize the vibration spectra of solid or liquid targets with vibration amplitude as small as 100 nm
Summary
An innovative in situ sensor for accurate measurement of extinction coefficients and lidar ratios of aerosols and clouds. We have developed a miniaturized instrument for in situ aerosol and cloud extinction coefficients and lidar ratio measurements. This new instrument will provide the most accurate in situ measurements of optical properties (extinction coefficient and backscatter coefficient) of clouds and aerosols at multi-wavelengths and use these optical properties to derive physical properties (particle size, cloud water content, particle number concentrations, …) of clouds and aerosols.
Specifications
Size | 700 x 556 x 153 mm |
Weight | 14.2 kg |
Power supply | 120 V/AC 12 V/DC |
Wavelength | 632.99 nm |
Optical power | 1.2 mW |
Polarization | 1000 : 1 |
Output intensity stability | 0.2% per hour |
Detector dark count rate | < 2.5 nA |
Detection dynamic range | 12 bits |
Measurement channels | 4 |
Sampling speed | 450Hz |
Summary
We introduce a novel upconversion imaging method that smoothly converts light from the near-infrared to the visible spectrum, boasting minimal loss and exceptional efficiency. By utilizing a spectrally separated 10 nanosecond pump within a nonlinear waveguide, we enhance the signal-to-noise ratio, making it easier to detect specific objects within a range of 1.5 meters with sub-centimeter precision. This outstanding noise reduction capability enables rapid LiDAR scanning in environments with high noise levels and limited photon availability, allowing us to swiftly capture 50 by 50 voxel images at an impressive rate of 10 frames per second.
Specifications
Size | On optic table |
Power Supply | 120 V/AC or 12 V/DC |
Pixels per second | 25,000 |
Probe wavelength | 1550 nm |
Pump wavelength | 1310 nm |
SNR | 40 dB |
Frames | 10 per second (50 x 50 pixels) |