AFRL/RV - Photonic Microcombs MINIATURIZING THE QUANTUM WORLD Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) will play a key role in transitioning quantum-enabled technologies beyond the laboratory. While photonic components in the telecommunication bands are relatively commonplace, the infrastructure supporting other wavelengths is relatively lacking. To advance this technology, our team investigates novel photonic components including microcombs and PIC-compatible laser sources. Microcombs are an enabling technology for a diverse set of applications ranging from communications to quantum sensing and timing. They are a key element in dividing optical frequencies into the radio frequency domain, where traditional photodetection is possible. AFRL is collaborating with leading researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technologies and Sandia National Laboratory to further the development and the maturity of microcombs and photonic integrated circuits. CLICK HERE to visit our other quantum labs. GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL Dr. Brian Kasch, AFRL Research Physicist Dr. Robert Rockmore, AFRL Research Physicist Dr. Andrew Metcalf, AFRL Research Engineer / Space Communications, PNT, & EMSO Mission Lead Dr. Sean Krzyzewski, AFRL Research Physicist CONTRACT PERSONNEL Dr. Kyle Martin, Applied Technology Associates Research Physicist Dr. Kimberley Frey, Space Dynamics Laboratory Research Physicist