TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: Secure Optical Quantum Communications (LEW-TOPS-108)

NASA's Technology Transfer Program is seeking companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture, and market a secure optical quantum communication technology. The technology uses entangled-photon pairs to produce highly secure mobile communications that require mere milliwatts of power. This technology has potential applications in various fields, including fiber-optic and satellite communications. • The technology is small, light, and portable, making it suitable for field-deployable applications. • It has a superior signal-to-noise ratio, facilitating highly secure communications in noisy environments. • The technology was originally developed for micro-robots used in deep space exploration. • Companies can express interest in this licensing opportunity by submitting a license application through NASA's Automated Technology Licensing Application System (ATLAS).