APS Global Physics Summit

Quantum computing experiment

Event Name APS Global Physics Summit
Dates March 16-19, 2026
Venue Colorado Convention Center | Denver, CO   | Booth #1329
Official site APS Global Physics Summit

 

Discover the future of photonics at the APS Global Physics Summit 2026

We’re thrilled to showcase our cutting-edge solutions in quantum technologies, astronomy, and advanced material science at this year’s APS Global Physics Summit.

 

On display at booth #1329

  • Introducing the ORCA-Quest 2 qCMOS camera: Featuring enhanced quantum efficiency (QE) for UV wavelengths, this powerful upgrade is ideal for trapped ion quantum computing applications.  Come stop by the booth to ask us how the new ORCA-Quest IQ can integrate with ARTIQ for synchronized quantum control and imaging.
  • Quantum technology solutions: Explore our innovations in trapped ion and neutral atom quantum computing. We’ll be showcasing our state-of-the-art detection and imaging solutions, including photomultiplier tubes (PMTs), single photon detectors (SPADs), and qCMOS cameras, as well as our modulation technologies such as LCOS-SLM.
  • Laser solutions for advanced material science – our colleague from NKT Photonics will be presenting cutting-edge laser solutions designed for material science applications.

 

Visit us at booth #1329 to explore our latest technologies, discuss your specific application needs, and discover how our customizable solutions can be tailored to your projects. Let’s shape the future of photonics—together!

ORCA-Quest case studies

 

Featured products:

ORCA-Quest IQ

This summer, Hamamatsu Photonics introduces the ORCA-Quest IQ, the latest in the ORCA-Quest qCMOS® series—now enhanced with camera link output. Building on its legacy as the world’s first photon number resolving camera, the new model empowers researchers with real-time image processing and high-speed feedback to external systems. Upgrade from EMCCD cameras with ease—ORCA-Quest IQ integrates seamlessly with ARTIQ, serving as a drop-in solution for both established and new neutral atom or trapped ion experiments.

ORCA Quest 2

The ORCA-Quest 2, the latest evolution in our qCMOS camera line, builds upon the excellence of its predecessor with enhanced performance. It features faster readout speeds in ultra-low-noise scan mode and increased sensitivity in the ultraviolet spectrum—ideal for detecting UV fluorescence from trapped ions. These advancements make the ORCA-Quest 2 a premier imaging solution for high-energy physics, astronomy, and quantum computing, capturing the faintest details with unmatched precision.

The fiber coupled SPAD module C16534-050GD is compact and suitable for integration in quantum devices and systems. Customizations include but not limited to gain adjustments and higher overvoltage which results in higher PDE and higher dark count rate (DCR) as a tradeoff. 

ORCA-Fire scientific camera

Since the early development of trapped-ion quantum computers in the 1990s, our photomultiplier tubes (PMTs) have been a trusted solution for detecting faint ion fluorescence. The H10682 photon counting head is the gold standard for high-sensitivity, low-noise photon counting of Yb trapped ion fluorescence, offering both fiber-coupled and free-space options for seamless integration into quantum applications.

H7546B product photo

The 64-channel multianode PMT assembly H7546B series is an assembly that can detect fluorescence of multiple ions in a 64-channel matrix.

LCOS-SLM (optical phase modulator)

The LCOS-SLM is a reflective spatial light modulator that freely controls the phase of light with a liquid crystal. Controlling the phase (wavefront) with LCOS-SLM enables researchers to generate a highly efficient optical microtrap array to confine neutral atoms. 

Our MPPC modules offer high gain (~10⁶), efficient 650nm photon detection for NV fluorescence, a wide dynamic range, and a superior signal-to-noise ratio for weak, high-speed signals. With an integrated amplifier and power supply, they provide a seamless plug-and-play solution.

Our SPAD modules offer high photon detection efficiency at 493nm for barium ion fluorescence, low dark count rates, and flexible free-space or fiber-coupled options—ideal for VIS trapped ion qubit detection and quantum networking. Customization is available to meet project needs.

 

Supercontinuum white light lasers

SuperK series by NKT Photonics is a white light laser source capable of outputting broadband laser light.

 

Robust and highly reliable, it is widely used by cutting-edge companies in fields such as bioimaging, semiconductor inspection, sorting, device characterization, and scientific measurements. It is also suitable for replacing multiple single-wavelength lasers or broadband sources (such as ASE sources, SLEDs, and lamps).

 

The SuperK series provides collimated (parallelized) bright diffraction-limited light over a wide spectral range. With picosecond pulses in the MHz range and adjustable repetition rates and delays, it offers high-quality light across an extremely broad wavelength range, making it flexible for various applications.