Advancing into the Quantum Era: Innovation and Collaboration with TNO

The key to high-performing quantum devices that preserve the fragile quantum states lies in the chip design, high-quality materials, and state-of-the-art, defect-free device (nano)fabrication. TNO addresses the challenges of device design at every stage of development. In particular, we offer unmatched expertise in screening, in-depth characterisation, and metrology of quantum devices at our Quantum Information Technology Test (QITT) facility. In addition, our experts offer device and chip design and/or co-development, modelling support, and on-demand fabrication of Si/Ge spin qubit devices, color-center-based quantum devices in diamond, and more.

In applications ranging from semiconductors to connected transport, highly accurate quantum sensors may hold the key to unprecedented sensor power. But stakeholders often don’t have the equipment or expertise to test relevant use cases. At the Quantum Sensing Testbed, TNO offers both extensive expertise and equipment to develop and tailor quantum sensors for specific applications. At the Testbed, we use Scanning NV magnetometers, compact magnetometers, PICs-integrated magnetometers, and wide-field magnetometers to test quantum sensor applications, co-develop new sensors, and perform benchmarks.

The quantum computer will render many common cryptography systems obsolete. TNO raises awareness of the looming threat and the urgency to migrate to, for example, post-quantum cryptography. We make the – often long and complicated – migration process more affordable and manageable. Our PQC Migration Handbook offers advice and concrete action points. We also perform migrations and share lessons learned in the PQC Benchmarking project within PCSI. We contribute to projects for a quantum-safe public key infrastructure and developed a methodology to help organisations understand the risks they face.