- Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT, Financial) ships its first commercial entangled photon source to South Korean research institution.
- Technology operates in C-band telecommunication range, compatible with fiber optics infrastructure, and won Edison Award in 2024.
- Plans for future product miniaturization using thin-film lithium niobate technology at U.S. foundry.
Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) has officially entered the commercial market by shipping its first entangled photon source to a prominent research institution in South Korea. This development marks a significant milestone in the company's strategy to transition quantum technologies from laboratory settings to viable commercial applications.
The product is built on Spontaneous Parametric Down-Conversion using periodically-poled, bulk format lithium niobate (PPLN) and operates within the C-band telecommunication range. This allows it to be seamlessly integrated with existing fiber optics infrastructure, facilitating its adoption in research and secure communications.
This technology's excellence was recognized with an Edison Award in 2024 and is a pivotal component of QCi's quantum cybersecurity platform. Beyond this shipment, QCi plans to enhance and miniaturize these entangled photon sources using thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) technology at its U.S.-based foundry, aiming to improve performance and scalability.
While the shipment demonstrates initial research interest and market validation, it represents an early stage in commercialization. The quantum communication market remains largely in the research phase, with broader commercial deployment anticipated in the coming years. For QUBT investors, this is a promising step reflecting the company's capability to move from research and development to production, although the broader financial impact remains to be fully realized.
