LQUOM develops long-distance quantum communication technology essential for building a secure quantum Internet. The company possesses all core elemental technologies required for a quantum repeater, including entangled photon sources and quantum memory. This technology enables secure data transmission across networks, mitigating risks associated with future quantum computing capabilities.
Funding
$3.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Conventional cryptographic methods are vulnerable to attacks from increasingly powerful quantum computers, placing sensitive data transmitted over the internet at risk. Long-distance quantum communication is hampered by signal degradation, making secure data transmission over extended distances challenging.
Solution
LQUOM is developing quantum communication systems and quantum repeaters to establish a secure quantum internet, mitigating the vulnerabilities of traditional cryptography. Their technology leverages quantum mechanics to enable long-distance quantum communication, ensuring data integrity in sectors such as finance, telemedicine, and defense. LQUOM's quantum repeaters address signal degradation issues, allowing for secure communication over long distances. The company's technology uses quantum entanglement and quantum teleportation to transmit quantum states without destroying them, and includes a routing function to divert to safe routes when eavesdropping is detected.
Target Audience
Primary customers include organizations in finance, telemedicine, and defense that require highly secure data transmission, as well as research institutions and telecommunications companies interested in developing quantum communication networks.
Features
- Quantum entanglement generators for secure key distribution
- Quantum memory for temporary storage of quantum states
- Wavelength conversion and frequency stabilization to connect light sources and memory
- Quantum repeaters with routing functionality for long-distance communication
- Cavity-enhanced two-photon source optimized for quantum memory