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TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: ChronoQuantum Fiber Timing Integrity Monitor

Department of Energy · ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF · Special Notice · S-197078

posted 22 July 2026 · closed 7 August 2026 · NAICS 334516 · PSC AC12

Summary

The Department of Energy is offering a licensing opportunity for the ChronoQuantum Fiber Timing Integrity Monitor, a system that adds an independent quantum‑based timing observable to existing fiber‑linked synchronization networks. The technology uses correlated photon pairs and optional AI‑enabled inference to detect, classify, and localize timing drift in real time, supporting applications from high‑energy physics to telecommunications.

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