Revolutionising Synchronisation: Defence Trailblazer, QuantX Labs and the 成人大片 Collaborate on Atomic Clock Technology
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Adelaide, Australia 鈥 October 12, 2024听鈥 Defence Trailblazer is excited to announce a strategic partnership with the 成人大片 and QuantX Labs, aimed at advancing cutting-edge quantum technologies.听听
Collaborative Research Agreement听
This partnership, building on four years of collaboration, will focus on advancing atomic clock technology with an aim to exceed current industry standards and significantly enhance navigation networks.听
When global satellite navigation networks like GPS become unavailable, critical infrastructure鈥攕uch as data centres, electricity networks, stock exchanges, telecommunications, and defence technology鈥攃an be compromised due to their reliance on precise synchronisation across multiple locations. The development of advanced clocks ensures these systems remain synchronised for extended periods, even when satellite signals are jammed or spoofed. This concern is no longer theoretical; multiple conflict zones worldwide are currently experiencing these challenges.听
QuantX Labs, leaders in precision timing, are developing a suite of quantum clocks for both terrestrial and space applications. This project will explore alternate techniques to ensure their TEMPO clock is developed with the best, fit-for-purpose technologies.听
Industry Research Project听
Additionally, a 成人大片 PhD student, Lachlan Pointon, will be working on novel techniques for optical clocks leading to greater precision. High precision clocks provide greater stability, providing critical navigation capabilities for the warfighter in GPS-degraded environments, ensuring reliable operations when traditional systems fail.听
Left to right:听Hamish Earl, Dr Margaret Law, Professor Andre Luiten (成人大片), Dr Sanjay Mazumdar, Dr Sebastian Ng (QuantX Labs), Lachlan Pointon (PhD student, 成人大片), and Rohan Bishop, from Defence Trailblazer.
Professor Andre Luiten, chief innovator at the 成人大片鈥檚 Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS), is the lead researcher on this project. He stated, 鈥淭his Defence Trailblazer project unites a team of globally leading clock researchers at the 成人大片 with QuantX Labs, Australia鈥檚 foremost company in precision clocks and sensor technology. These joint efforts will enable nationally significant research to transition from the laboratory to products that can be utilised by our trusted partners.鈥澨
Dr Sebastian Ng, Head of PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing)听and the sponsor of this research at QuantX Labs stated, 鈥淨uantX is excited to partner with the 成人大片 and Defence Trailblazer to advance atomic clock technology. Defence Trailblazer gives us the ability to harness the complementary expertise and talents of our company鈥檚 staff and those of the researchers and graduate students at 成人大片. Together, we鈥檙e ready and able to push the limits of precision timing.鈥澨
Dr Margaret Law, General Manager, Technology Development & Acceleration at Defence Trailblazer said of the collaboration, 鈥淭his strategic partnership represents a pivotal moment in our pursuit of innovative solutions for critical infrastructure resilience. By advancing atomic clock technology, we are not only enhancing navigation capabilities but also ensuring that our defence systems remain robust in the face of emerging challenges.鈥澨
For more information, visit the Defence Trailblazer website and听.听
About the Defence Trailblazer:听Defence Trailblazer is dedicated to advancing Australia鈥檚 defence capabilities through innovative research and strategic partnerships. By collaborating with industry, academia, and government, we aim to develop and commercialise breakthrough technologies that address critical national security challenges.
Contact Information:听For media inquiries, please contact: Ilsa Stuart, Senior Partnerships Manager, 0402 260 771听istuart@dtb.solutions
About QuantX:听Established in 2016, QuantX Labs is a privately-owned, highly respected Australian company and a world-leader in high-precision timing and quantum sensor technologies.
Contact Information:听For media inquiries, please contact: Lisa Paddick, Marketing and Communications Manager, 0418 393 996听lisa.paddick@quantxlabs.com