Quantum Rydberg Exciton Radars (REX-R)

量子里德堡激子雷达 (REX-R)

• 批准号: 580745-2022
• 负责人: Kim, NaYoungNY
• 金额: $ 23.1万
• 依托单位: University of Waterloo
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Alliance Grants
• 财政年份: 2022
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2022-01-01 至 2023-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=751530
• 关键词: Quantum; Rydberg; Exciton; Radars; REX

We propose to develop quantum Rydberg-exciton radars (REX-R) in partnership with Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC). Radars detect, track, identify, image, and classify designated objects by means of sensing electromagnetic waves reflected from objects and processing the received signals. Various radars across the full frequency range are ubiquitous and increasingly more so in the modern era of security surveillance, vehicle speed estimation, weather condition monitoring, biological signal sensing, and military operations. Recently, the demand for versatile and sensitive radars continues to grow for resolving complicated and adversary situations. The team with 11 highly-qualified personnel from diverse backgrounds targets to build REX-R as faster, smaller, cheaper, and smarter radars by exploiting fundamental quantum principles embodied in the underlying operational physics, completely distinct from the existing technologies. Since REX-R uses semiconductors, it can be scalable for massive arrays with advanced nanofabrication processing techniques. A self-calibration feature of REX-R enables versatile adaptability. Furthermore, we will incorporate intelligent machine-learning-inspired signal processing protocols. We will closely collaborate with DRDC experts to pursue both experimental and theoretical endeavors ranging from REX-R prototype designs, systematic characterization, and advanced signal processing schemes in Dr. Kim's Lab and DRDC's Quantum Labs. The successful demonstration of REX-R will be recognized as the first pioneering work of Rydberg sensors with semiconductors and completely new solutions for future real-world radars. This program will offer ample scientific and technological opportunities for quantum sensors and helps strengthen Canada's global leadership in quantum information science through a systematic training program for Canada's quantum workforce. Innovation and discovery carried out in this proposal are anticipated to found start-up companies geared toward commercialization while creating intelligent jobs in the most advanced technology. Our research will give a lasting impact on Canada's society and economy, beyond the invention of new radar technologies.

我们建议与加拿大国防研究与发展局（DRDC）合作开发量子里德伯激子雷达（REX-R）。雷达通过感测从物体反射的电磁波并处理接收到的信号来检测、跟踪、识别、成像和分类指定的物体。全频率范围内的各种雷达无处不在，并且在安全监视、车辆速度估计、天气状况监测、生物信号感测和军事行动的现代时代越来越多。近年来，为解决复杂和敌对的情况，对多功能和灵敏的雷达的需求持续增长。该团队由11名来自不同背景的高素质人员组成，目标是通过利用底层操作物理中体现的基本量子原理，将REX-R打造成更快，更小，更便宜和更智能的雷达，与现有技术完全不同。由于REX-R使用半导体，它可以通过先进的纳米纤维加工技术扩展为大规模阵列。REX-R的自校准功能可实现多种适应性。此外，我们将采用智能机器学习启发的信号处理协议。我们将与DRDC专家密切合作，在Kim博士的实验室和DRDC的量子实验室进行实验和理论研究，包括REX-R原型设计、系统表征和先进的信号处理方案。REX-R的成功演示将被认为是Rydberg传感器与半导体的首次开创性工作，以及未来现实世界雷达的全新解决方案。该计划将为量子传感器提供充足的科学和技术机会，并通过对加拿大量子劳动力的系统培训计划，帮助加强加拿大在量子信息科学方面的全球领导地位。在这项提案中进行的创新和发现预计将建立面向商业化的初创公司，同时在最先进的技术中创造智能工作。我们的研究将对加拿大的社会和经济产生持久的影响，超越新雷达技术的发明。