A Step Toward Simplified & Scalable Quantum Tech

On 6 February 2026, the AQLAS Consortium will host a public webinar to present the AQLAS 840nm laser module: a compact, high-performance laser source designed for quantum computing architectures based on trapped ions and neutral atoms.

The event is open to researchers, engineers, and industry stakeholders working in quantum technologies and photonics, and will take place at 11:00 CET.

The webinar marks an important milestone in the AQLAS project, which is funded through the European Innovation Council (EIC) Transition programme and coordinated by INRiM, in partnership with SILENTSYS, IDIL Fibres Optiques, and Deep Tech Foundry (former A8).

Why Do Quantum Lasers Need a New Approach?

Quantum computing platforms place stringent requirements on the laser systems used for cooling, manipulating, and reading the states of trapped ions and neutral atoms. Precision, stability, and reliability are essential — yet many existing solutions remain bulky, fragile, and difficult to integrate, especially when scaling to multi-laser architectures.

The AQLAS initiative aims to address exactly this challenge.

By combining advanced photonics engineering with system-level optimisation, AQLAS seeks to deliver compact, energy-efficient, and highly stable laser modules capable of supporting next-generation quantum experiments and commercial quantum processors.

What Will the Webinar Cover?

The ~60 minute session will provide a comprehensive introduction to the AQLAS 840 nm module and its role in quantum system architectures. Agenda highlights include:

• Welcome & overview of the AQLAS project: An introduction to the goals of the programme and its contribution to the European quantum ecosystem.
  

• The challenge of laser complexity in quantum systems: Why reliability and simplification are now essential for scaling quantum computing platforms.
  

• Presentation of the AQLAS 840nm laser module: Features, performance metrics, design philosophy, and application areas within trapped-ion and neutral-atom systems.
  

• Interactive feedback session: An open space for questions, discussions, and exchange with the consortium’s technical team.

Who Should Attend?

The webinar is designed for:

• Quantum optics and photonics researchers

• Engineers working on quantum hardware integration

• Developers of trapped-ion or neutral-atom quantum platforms

• Academic groups seeking reliable laser sources for experiments

• Industry stakeholders following quantum technology trends

• EIC Community members interested in breakthrough deep-tech innovation

Whether you are developing a new experimental setup or exploring scalable quantum architectures, the session offers insight into emerging solutions and development pathways.

How to Register

Participation is free, but registration is required at this link.

• Date: Friday, 6 February 2026

• Time: 11:00 CET

• Duration: 60–90 minutes

• Format: Online webinar

About the AQLAS Consortium

The AQLAS project is coordinated by INRiM, with the collaboration of SILENTSYS, IDIL Fibres Optiques and Deep Tech Foundry (former A8). Together, the consortium aims to develop a new generation of quantum-ready laser modules with the performance, robustness, and footprint required for tomorrow’s quantum computing platforms.