- Engineering & Technology
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The Q-eNVy Laboratory is an advanced scientific infrastructure focused on developing quantum hardware based on nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond, an emerging technology for ultra-high-resolution sensing.
This technology enables the detection of physical, chemical, and magnetic properties with exceptional precision, even under harsh environmental conditions. It is poised to play a key role in the future of metrology, inertial positioning, advanced sensing, and secure communications.
The infrastructure supports companies and research centers developing quantum sensors and ultra-precise detection devices, enabling them to undertake the growth and processing of quantum-grade diamonds from the ground up.
Some of the laboratory applications are:
- QKD experimental platform at all levels
- Deployment of experimental quantum communication rings with QKD exchange up to 100 km.
- Research on quantum detectors.
- Research on optical elements.
- Random number generation for cryptographic experiments.
- Optimisation of classical QKD quantum algorithms.
- Development of new QKD Exchange algorithms.
- Experiments with the use of QKD over TLS
- Implementation of QKD use cases on real communication systems
Equipment
- Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) reactor for growing quantum-grade diamonds.
- Ion implantation column for generating NV defects in diamond.
- Clean, controlled laboratory environment for handling sensitive materials.
- Planned infrastructure for future expansion phases, including packaging, electronic integration, and characterization.
- Collaboration with other platforms within the Basque and Spanish quantum technology ecosystems.
- Capabilities in quantum sensing, solid-state physics, microfabrication, and advanced materials.
- Development of quantum sensors based on NV centers to detect electric fields, magnetic fields, temperature, and pressure.
- Research into new ultra-precise metrology technologies.
- Development of customized quantum hardware prototypes for industrial environments.
- Support for manufacturers and integrators of advanced sensing systems.
- Scientific experimentation in quantum communications, identification, and traceability.
- Collaboration on European projects and strategic quantum sensing initiatives.
TECNALIA
Bizkaia Technology Park, Astondo Bidea, Edificio 700, E-48160, Derio (Bizkaia)
Quantum Technologies:
- Digital Technologies
Application sectors
- Aerospace and aeronautics
- Advanced automotive
- Defense and security
- Emerging quantum electronics
- Electronics and microtechnology
- Railways and transportation
- Genetics, pharmaceuticals, and medical diagnostics
- Industrial and laboratory metrology
