The COST Action MP1403 “Nanoscale Quantum Optics” (NQO) has recently released a NQO Roadmap identifying research priorities that address both classical and quantum schemes in information and communication technology, sensing and metrology, and energy efficiency. Based on the Roadmap, the COST Action has been working on a Market Research Study (MRS) to assess the potential of NQO for selected applications and markets in a more quantitative manner. The MRS has been carried out with the cooperation of Tematys and it has been focused on two areas: (i) quantum sensing, imaging and measurement systems: achieve unprecedented sensitivity, accuracy and resolution in measurement and imaging by coherently manipulating quantum objects and (ii) quantum communications: guarantee secure data transmission and long-term security for the information society by using quantum resources for communication protocols. The MRS has primarily addressed near-term technologies, like quantum random number generators (QRNG) for secure key or token generation and point-to-point quantum key distribution (QKD) for secure key exchange in crypto systems. Mid/long-term technologies like QKD networks, quantum memories and repeaters have not been assessed. Likewise for quantum sensing, imaging and metrology the focus has been on near-term technologies like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), magnetic/electric field detection for materials analysis and biosensing, precision metrology and gravimetric sensors for civil and defense applications. The MRS has also taken into account quantum enabling technologies, which are fundamental components for the construction of quantum-photonics systems.
Numerous recent innovative developments have led to a high reduction of hyperspectral and multispectral cameras cost and size. The achieved products – compact, reliable, low-cot, easy-to-use – meet end-user requirements in major fields: agriculture, food and beverages, pharmaceutics, machine vision, health. The booming of this technology in industrial and on-field applications is getting closer.
Indeed, the Spectral Imaging market is at a turning point. A high growth rate of 20% is expected in the next 5 years. The number of cameras sold will increase from 3 600 in 2017 to more than 9 000 in 2022.
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are embedded in cars to increase safety and reduce traffic congestion, and next generation about full autonomous vehicle intends to increase productivity of the driver and whole population of drivers. It is currently one of the most dynamic segments of the car industry, demonstrating an annual growth of around 25%. Photonics in both visible and infrared spectra has a big role to play in this field. This article will present the results of a current study about infrared-enabled ADAS functions. Strong cost’s decrease in infrared technologies, active 3D infrared imaging, night vision as well as computational capacities pave the way for increased use for infrared technologies in the car.
The objective of our work [1] was to determine the opportunities and challenges for Terahertz application development for the next years with a focus on systems: for homeland security and for Non Destructive Testing (NDT). Terahertz radiation has unique abilities and has been the subject of extensive research for many years. Proven concepts have emerged for numerous applications including Industrial NDT, Security, Health, Telecommunications, etc. Nevertheless, there has been no widely deployed application and Businesses based on THz technologies are still in their infancy. Some technological, market and industrial barriers are still to be broken. We summarize the final analysis and data: study of the technology trends and major bottlenecks per application segment, main challenges to be addressed in the next years, key opportunities for THz technologies based on market needs and requirements.
The objective of the present work is to determine the opportunities and challenges for Biophotonics business development in Europe for the next five years with a focus on sensors and systems: for health diagnostics and monitoring; for air, water and food safety and quality control. The development of this roadmap was initiated and supported by EPIC (The European Photonics Industry Consortium). We summarize the final roadmap data: market application segments and trends, analysis of the market access criteria, analysis of the technology trends and major bottlenecks and challenges per application.
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