Quantum Fabrix
Oxford company developing a satellite quantum clock.
Quantum Fabrix, also known as QFX, develops atomic hardware for Quantum computing, networking and precision timing. The Oxford University spinout combines atomic sources, vacuum systems and quantum interfaces.
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Quantum Fabrix is an Oxford University spinout developing hardware for distributed Quantum computing and quantum networks. Trading as QFX, it works on components that include atomic sources, ultra-high-vacuum systems and interfaces between Quantum Systems. Its modular approach allows these underlying technologies to support several applications. [Company description](https://www.qfx.io/post/qfx-awarded-6-8-million-contract-to-advance-enabling-quantum-hardware)
QFX also develops its atomic and vacuum technology for precision timing. The company is developing a compact strontium optical-clock physics package intended for data centre timing and future satellite missions. That work shares hardware foundations with its longer-term computing programme. The timing equipment remains a development programme, with qualification and testing needed before the proposed space applications can be realised.
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