Tough Enough For Space, Stable Enough For Quantum: Fiber-Q®

“Fiber-coupled acousto-optic modulators” (FCAOM) is perhaps not a phrase that rolls naturally off the tongue. Yet this slightly awkward descriptor belies an elegant and robust solution for directly controlling the timing, intensity, and temporal shape of the output from fiber lasers – which enables them to be used in some of the most demanding applications in the world, including quantum and space.

At G&H, our take on FCAOM is Fiber-Q®, a product developed in 2008 that draws on our extensive expertise in acousto-optic technology, fiber optics and photonic packaging. Winner of both the Queen’s Award for Enterprise (Innovation) and the Institute of Physics (IOP) Award for Innovation, this range of matchbox-sized solutions, in wavelengths from 397 nm to 2000 nm, is a powerhouse of potential for organisations seeking to respond to the opportunities of a rapidly growing quantum research trend, as well as for OEMs specializing in components and systems for the ever-expanding space applications market.