SBIR/STTR Research Award

Rydberg-atom RF Sensors for Direction Finding and Geolocation (RADARS)

Award identifier 3cf3fee8bef80e7342d081df2c0b70700242679652f45d53cfb195f593c3e2dcAwarding agency Department of Defense · Air Force

Award amount

$749,989

Program and phase

STTR · Phase II

Award year

2018

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Award details

Awarding agency
Department of Defense
Branch
Air Force
Recipient company
COLDQUANTA, INC.
Proposal award date
2019-06-04
Contract end date
2020-09-28
UEI
CRWKJZGN3D89
Solicitation number
17.A
Topic code
AF17A-T028

Research abstract

ColdQuanta, in partnership with Dr. Zoya Popovic at the University of Colorado at Boulder, proposes to develop a three-dimensional quantum-enhanced radio-frequency (RF) signal sensor and direction finder. Our approach combines Rydberg-atom-based RF electrometry and discrete lens arrays (DLAs) of planar antennas. The DLA will serve as a Fourier optic for an incident wave, and a Rydberg-atom RF electrometer will measure the Fourier transform at the focal plane. The precision with which the direction of arrival can be determined depends foremost upon the spatial resolution with which the Fourier transform can be measured. In this regard, Rydberg-atom RF electrometry offers significant benefits over receivers based on antennas, including improved sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratio, sub-wavelength resolution, and accuracy that is determined by atomic structure.

Technology keywords

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Research funding history

41 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (2007–2025). Reported award amounts total $19,751,327. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.

Phases: Phase I, Phase II, Phase II – Direct to Phase II

Agencies: Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Energy, National Science Foundation, Department of Commerce

Contractor profile

INFLEQTION QUANTUM, LLC

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Agency intelligence

Department of Defense

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Contractor industry classification NAICS 541512

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