The global market for photodetectors in the Commercial communications equipment was ~$24B in 2022 and is projected to reach ~$36B in 2027. In comparative terms, the current global market for Quantum Communications is nearly nonexistent. In isolation, the market opportunity for Quantum-capable detectors does not support the significant effort still required to achieve reliable and efficient operation at room-temperature. We will discuss some of the technological options and potential use cases (both Quantum and Classical) for such a device.

Wil Oxford, CEO, Anametric, Inc.