Aquila Photonics builds high‑performance single‑photon detectors for quantum measurement and emerging quantum technologies.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Quantum measurement experiments and emerging quantum technologies require reliable detection of individual photons, but existing detectors often suffer from limited efficiency, slow response times, or integration challenges, restricting performance and scalability.
Solution
Aquila Photonics offers the aQuila line of single‑photon detectors that provide detection efficiencies exceeding 90 % and ultrafast temporal response. The detectors are engineered for both cryogenic and room‑temperature operation, allowing seamless integration into a wide range of quantum key distribution systems, photonic computing platforms, and low‑light imaging setups. By delivering high‑precision single‑ and multi‑photon detection in a turnkey package, Aquila enables researchers and developers to achieve higher fidelity measurements without extensive custom hardware development.
Target Audience
Primary customers are quantum research laboratories, quantum communication providers, and developers of photonic computing and low‑light imaging systems seeking high‑performance photon detection.
Features
- Over 90 % photon detection efficiency across visible to near‑infrared wavelengths
- Sub‑nanosecond timing jitter for ultrafast photon arrival resolution
- Compatible with both cryogenic and ambient temperature platforms for flexible system design
- Scalable detector modules that support single‑photon and multi‑photon counting configurations
- Integrated electronics and software interface for turnkey deployment in quantum communication and sensing applications