Figure from patent application.
Lead inventor: Hailin Wang
Co-inventors: Xinzhu Li, Jens Noeckel, Hailin Wang
Licensing contact: Elliot Reed

1. Technology Overview

The invention introduces ultracoherent GHz diamond spin-mechanical Lamb wave resonators (LWRs) protected by a phononic band gap. These resonators enable coherent interactions between single phonons and spins, providing a robust platform for quantum spin-mechanics. The technology leverages all-optical excitation and detection methods, ensuring high performance and scalability. Currently in the development stage, this technology holds significant potential for cross-industry applications in quantum computing, communication, and advanced materials.

2. Key Features and Benefits

  • High Q-factor: Achieves a Q-factor exceeding 10^7 at GHz frequencies, essential for quantum spin-mechanics.
  • All-optical methods: Utilizes optical gradient force and phonon sidebands for excitation and detection, ensuring high precision.
  • Robust protection: Phononic band gap provides excellent isolation from environmental noise.
  • Scalability: Modular design and established fabrication techniques allow for easy scaling.
  • Compatibility: Works with SiV centers, which have excellent optical and spin properties.

3. Applications and Market Focus

  • Quantum computing: Enhancing fault-tolerant quantum computing with low-overhead error correction codes.
  • Quantum communication: Developing scalable and robust quantum communication networks.
  • Semiconductor industry: Integrating high-coherence materials for advanced semiconductor applications.
  • Photonics: Leveraging the optical properties of diamond LWRs for photonics applications.
  • Advanced materials: Utilizing the robust mechanical properties of diamond for various high-tech applications.

4. Commercial Advantages

  • Strategic benefits: Provides a scalable and robust solution for quantum computing and communication.
  • Implementation advantages: Simplifies the development of quantum networks with long-range connectivity.
  • Market positioning: Positions technology as a key enabler in the fields of quantum computing and communication.
  • Competitive edge: Offers a unique and efficient method for developing ultracoherent quantum networks.

5. Partnership Opportunities

  • Licensing partners: Ideal for companies in quantum computing, semiconductor, and photonics industries.
  • Cross-sector benefits: Offers advantages to quantum technology, semiconductor, and advanced materials sectors.
  • Market opportunities: Addresses diverse market needs, from quantum computing to advanced materials research.
  • Collaborative development: Potential for joint ventures with research institutions and tech firms to further enhance the technology.