NIST is developing advanced quantum technologies for optical power measurement, frequency standards, and single-photon sources. Key projects include:
1. High-accuracy optical power measurement systems for single photons to high-energy lasers
2. Miniaturized portable frequency combs for improved portability and applications
3. Quantum dot-and-cavity single-photon sources for next-generation optical networks
4. Advanced reference signal generators for high-speed communications
5. Upgraded radiometers with built-in accuracy checks
These technologies will enable more precise measurements, improved frequency standards, and better single-photon sources for quantum information networks and optical communications.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/noac/technology/quantum-optics-and-radiometry
Keywords: Frequency Combs, Single Photons, Laser Output, Quantum Dot-and-cavity Source
