Are Optical Clocks Ready for Prime Time?
SPIE Quantum Catalyst
At Quantum Catalyst, we are proud to share that our Director of Product Development, Andrew Attar, will represent the company on the upcoming panel discussion, “Are Optical Clocks Ready for Prime Time?” This session brings together leading voices from across the quantum and photonics communities to examine whether precision optical clock systems are prepared to move beyond the laboratory and into practical deployment.
Andrew will contribute his insights on how emerging quantum timing technologies can achieve the performance, reliability, and scalability required for operational use in sectors such as aerospace, navigation, and secure communications. Drawing on his experience advancing robust frequency references and integrated photonic systems, he will address both the technical hurdles and the commercial opportunities shaping the path toward field-ready optical timekeeping.
The conversation will explore key developments in optical frequency combs, laser stabilization, and distributed timing architectures, as well as the roadmap for transitioning these innovations from prototype to production. Andrew’s perspective reflects Quantum Catalyst’s broader mission, bridging advanced quantum research with deployable technology that defines new standards of precision and synchronization.
We invite attendees to join this timely discussion and discover how a new generation of optical clocks is set to transform the future of global timing infrastructure.
🗓️ Wednesday, 11/12
📍Limelight Boulder Hotel and Conference Center - Boulder, Colorado
⏰ 10:30 AM MST
