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NRC Procurement of Multi-channel High-speed Waveform Generator for Quantum Network Research

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is procuring a multi-channel, high-speed waveform generator to support quantum network research and development. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC), Metrology - OEM Highlight: - Zurich Instruments AG is identified as the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) capable of meeting the technical requirements - Products/Services Requested: - Multi-channel, high-speed waveform generator - 8 signal output channels - Deterministic frequency and phase control - Tunable frequency up to GHz range - 1 GHz bandwidth - High-resolution arbitrary waveform generation (10^9 samples/second) - Integrated, stand-alone user interface for hardware-level phase coherence - Internal phase coherence across all channels without external synchronization - Quantity: 1 unit - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Device must enable synchronized quantum signal generation and measurement across three network nodes - Only Zurich Instruments AG is cited as capable of providing the required technical features, including ultra-low phase noise and full software integration - Delivery required within 12 weeks of contract award - Place of Performance/Delivery: - National Research Council of Canada, 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0R6, Canada

Description

The National Research Council Canada requires a multi-channel, high-speed waveform generator essential for signal synchronization and processing across multiple quantum network nodes. This equipment is critical for distributed quantum signal generation and measurement in a networked configuration, enabling synchronized signal processing and entangled photon distribution within their coherence time. The project involves generating three quantum-entangled photons and verifying their non-classical correlations using optical interferometers and photon-number-resolving detectors. The waveform generator will facilitate quantum state generation and measurement by synchronizing devices within and between network nodes, ensuring reliable generation of distributed entangled states.

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