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Vescent has been awarded a $250k PH I SBIR to commence the development of a stand-alone, multi-axis, compact portable quantum accelerometer. By enabling inertial navigation systems, this accelerometer will help mitigate the threat to GPS-based positioning which can be easily jammed or spoofed. This threat extends to the real possibility of complete incapacitation or even destruction of the satellites upon which GPS depends by a hostile actor. Even in peacetime, GPS signals are not available underground and undersea.
To date the size, weight, and power of prototype quantum accelerometrs, along with their fragility preclude true field usage of this technology. The so-called MAGIS program (Multi-axis Atom-interferometer Grating-chip Inertial Sensors) will culminate at PH III in real, field-deployble hardware. The MAGIS approach is based on a light-pulse atom interferometer activated by second genration compact, environmentally robust, frequency agile laser systems designed and built by Vescent.
This program will be executed in collaboration with Sandia National Labs. SNL will provide the physics package.
Vescent awarded $1.25M Direct-to-Phase II SBIR
Vescent has been awarded a $1.25M Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the Air Force (AFRL, WPAFB) to develop a fully stabilized, multi-gigahertz-repetition rate optical frequency comb (OFC).
Vescent
Vescent develops and manufactures novel electro-optic and laser technologies. We offer frequency-stabilized diode laser systems, precision control electronics, accessory electro-optic modules, and now mode-locked lasers and frequency combs.
Our scientists and engineers are continuously developing cutting-edge solutions to technical challenges. We are adding to our SLICE line of control electronics that includes the unique SLICE-QTC four-channel temperature controller and the SLICE-DHV high-bandwidth high-voltage amplifier.
Upcoming Presentations and Exhibits
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22, 23 June |
Denver Convention Center |
Vescent Facility Tour Vescent will offer a tour of our facility. Come see photonic sausage in the making. Register here. Space is limited. |
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13-16 June |
Quantum 2.0 |
Lasers for Deployed Optical Atomic Clocks (QTh3B.6) -presented by Dr. Kevin Knabe 16 June at 3 pm |
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30 May to 3 June |
Rosen Center Hotel Orlando, FL |
Product exhibition |  |
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17-19 May |
San Jose Convention Center San Jose, CA |
Dr. Kevin Knabe (Director of Vescent R&D): "Next-Generation Quantum Sensors Based on Deployable Optical Frequency Comb Technology" on Monday afternoon.
Dr. Henry Timmers (Vescent Senior Scientist): "An Environmentally Robust Visible Optical Clockwork Capable of Supporting Instabilities Below 1x10-17" in session SF2K.6 on Friday, 20 May at 9:30 am. It will definitely be worth hanging around for. |
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10-12 May |
San Diego Convention Center San Diego, CA |
Scott Davis, CEO of Vescent, will be panelist on Quantum Computing |  |
Check out the Vescent YouTube channel for product demonstrations, how-tos, and more. Here are some popular examples.
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Optica Technology Showcase presentations available online. See the Vescent presentation here. |
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JILA hosts Panel on "Women in Quantum - What Does it Take?" |
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Obtaining an Offset Phase Lock while using the D2-125 Peak Lock Feature |
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Upgrading SLICE Products with the Upgrade Utility Version 1.21 23 March 2022 Note: the SLICE-DHV has new Firmware. Instructions and download of new revision here. |
New Laser & Laser Control Products
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Quarto$3,087.62 -
SLICE-DCC Dual-Channel Current SourceAs low as $2,520.00
Menhir-1550 Gigahertz Repetition Rate Femtosecond LaserContact us for assistance in purchasing this item.
