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Periodically poled lithium niobate waveguide mixer

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26-58083Canada

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The National Research Council Canada is seeking a 2×1 periodically poled lithium niobate (PPLN) waveguide mixer to be used in a new experimental setup for generating squeezed states of light within the Photonics Devices group. This device functions as an optical parametric amplifier designed to combine two optical wavelengths within a nonlinear integrated waveguide structure, amplifying the signal wavelength with high efficiency while maintaining compact size, low insertion loss, and operational stability. The mixer is critical to advancing research in optical communication, quantum photonic systems, and sensing technologies, where precise frequency mixing and signal amplification are essential. The solicitation, numbered 26-58083, was posted on June 26, 2026, with a response deadline of July 12, 2026. The contract is under the federal agency jurisdiction of the Government of Canada, with performance taking place in the National Capital Region. Marie Josée Lachance serves as the primary point of contact for all inquiries, reachable via email or phone, and holds the role of Contracting Authority. The requirement is open to eligible suppliers and does not specify a set-aside category. Potential vendors must submit proposals responding to the technical specifications of the PPLN waveguide mixer and its integration into the intended quantum photonic experimental platform.

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Seeking 2×1 PPLN waveguide mixer for quantum light experiments in Canada, deadline July 12, 2026.

Agency

Government of Canada → National Research Council of CanadaView Agency

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) View NAICS

Place of Performance

National Capital Region (NCR), CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

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ACAN 26-58083 Periodically poled lithium niobate waveguide mixer

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Préavis d’adjudication de contrat 26-58083 Mélangeur à guide d’ondes PPLN

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada
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Government of Canada → National Research Council of Canada
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Marie Josée LachanceContracting Authority
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The National Research Council Canada has a requirement for the purchase of a 2×1 periodically poled lithium niobate (PPLN) waveguide mixer which will be used by the Photonics Devices group in a new experimental setup for the generation of squeezed states of light. The module will operate as an optical parametric amplifier (OPA) designed to combine two optical wavelengths inside a nonlinear integrated waveguide structure and amplify the signal wavelength (2x1 configuration). The waveguide mixer is a type of conversion module that enables high efficiency frequency mixing while offering compact size, low insertion loss and high stability. This OPA capability is required for our advanced optical communication, sensing and quantum photonic applications.

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