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High-Contrast Array Generation Systems and Methods

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Published March 25th, 2026
Detected April 2nd, 2026
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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).

What changed

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.

Source document (simplified)

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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING HIGH-CONTRAST ARRAYS

Publication EP4533345A1 Kind: A1 Mar 25, 2026

Applicants

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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Named provisions

Methods for Generating High-Contrast Arrays Systems for Array Generation Spatial Light Modulator Configurations Optical Lattice Generation Neutral Atom Quantum Computing Applications

Classification

Agency
EPO
Published
March 25th, 2026
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
EP4533345A1

Who this affects

Applies to
Technology companies Investors
Industry sector
3341 Computer & Electronics Manufacturing 5112 Software & Technology 3254.1 Biotechnology
Activity scope
Patent Filing Intellectual Property Protection Quantum Computing Technology
Geographic scope
European Union EU

Taxonomy

Primary area
Intellectual Property
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Quantum Computing Photonics Semiconductor Technology

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