Volume 22, Issue 2 pp. 38-40
Technology Feature
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Photonics – a key enabling technology in the quantum world

Inside Hamamatsu Photonics' expanding portfolio of quantum technology

Naveen Balla

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Naveen Balla

Hamamatsu Photonics France, 19 Rue du Saule Trapu, 91300 Massy, France

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First published: 16 June 2025

Abstract

Photonics plays a vital role in enabling quantum technologies across computing, sensing, and secure communication. This article explores Hamamatsu Photonics' expanding portfolio, from vapor cell-based sensors to advanced lasers and imaging systems. It highlights how the company's innovations are helping to bridge the gap between research and real-world quantum applications.

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