High-Contrast Array Generation Systems and Methods
Summary
The European Patent Office published patent application EP4533345A1 by Atom Computing Inc. for methods and systems generating high-contrast optical arrays used in neutral atom quantum computing. The invention covers spatial light modulators and optical lattice generation techniques for quantum processor control. The application designates 31 European states with IPC classifications spanning G06N (quantum computing), G02F (optical devices), and B82Y (nanotechnology).
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Atom Computing Inc. filed European Patent Application EP4533345A1 for high-contrast array generation systems used in neutral atom quantum computing platforms. The invention relates to methods for generating optical arrays with improved beam contrast using spatial light modulators and laser systems to trap and manipulate individual atoms. Key inventors include William Cairncross, Mickey McDonald, and Hyosub Kim. The patent covers G06N 10/00 (quantum computing), G06N 10/40 (quantum computers), G02F 1/29 (optical modulators), and B82Y 10/00 (nanotechnology for computing) classifications.\n\nTechnology companies developing quantum computing hardware or photonic systems should review this patent to assess potential freedom-to-operate implications for their own products in European markets. Investors in quantum computing companies should monitor this IP portfolio development as it indicates Atom Computing's technological direction and competitive positioning. The designated states cover all major European economic areas including Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, and Scandinavia.
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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING HIGH-CONTRAST ARRAYS
Publication EP4533345A1 Kind: A1 Mar 25, 2026
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Atom Computing Inc.
Inventors
CAIRNCROSS, William, MCDONALD, Mickey, KIM, Hyosub
IPC Classifications
G06N 10/00 20220101AFI20260216BHEP G06N 10/40 20220101ALI20260216BHEP G02F 1/29 20060101ALI20260216BHEP B82Y 10/00 20110101ALI20260216BHEP H01S 5/00 20060101ALI20260216BHEP H01S 5/02255 20210101ALI20260216BHEP G02B 26/08 20060101ALI20260216BHEP G06N 10/60 20220101ALI20260216BHEP G06N 20/00 20190101ALI20260216BHEP
Designated States
AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, ME, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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