PRESENTATION

How Photonics Can Support Quantum Innovation in Different Applications

Quantum technologies hold strategic importance, with quantum computing offering potential in numerous applications, such as finance and healthcare, though its commercial viability remains uncertain for long-term fault-tolerant quantum computers. Moreover, quantum cryptography is increasingly strategic and could impact sovereignty, while quantum sensing enables ultra-high-sensitivity applications. Challenges like qubit noise, error correction, and scalability persist, while R&D focuses on qubits (e.g., trapped ions, cold atoms, superconductors, photons) and systems like NISQ and FTQC. The market is expected to grow, with quantum computing—especially quantum-as-a-service—leading post-2030. In this landscape, photonics is, and will continue to be, key to this progress. Indeed, photonics is critical for quantum technologies, providing lasers, photonic integrated circuits (PICs), and other devices essential for trapped ions, neutral atoms, and photonic qubits. Precise, reliable laser systems support qubit control, while PICs-based approaches enhance efficiency and scalability. Photonics addresses size, weight, power, and cost challenges, enabling the development of practical quantum computers. This presentation will share our latest forecast for the quantum market and highlight the increasing role of photonics.