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Large Étendue, High Spectral Resolution Asymmetric Spatial Heterodyne Interferometer for Quantum and Dual-Use Remote Sensing Applications

Department of War · Office of the Secretary of Defense · SBIR Topic · 26.BZ

posted 1 July 2026 · closed 19 August 2026

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Summary

The Department of War, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Quantum Science seeks proposals to design, develop, and demonstrate a large‑étendue, high spectral resolution Asymmetric Spatial Heterodyne (ASH) interferometer for quantum sensing, communication, and dual‑use remote‑sensing applications. The effort targets a specialist quantum spectrometer that overcomes the étendue‑resolution tradeoff and is intended for airborne and space environments, making it a core advanced technology procurement.

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