The
SINPHONIA mission
SINPHONIA is an international
research project funded by the European Commission (FP6).
It targets the development of near-infrared single-photon
optical detectors based on nanostructured superconductors.
These detectors will achieve ultimate sensitivity and
temporal resolution for application in long-distance
optical communications, quantum cryptography, diagnostics
and testing, and remote sensing. SINPHONIA regroups 9
research institutions, from five different countries,
including four industries. Our activities cover material
technology, nanofabrication, physical characterisation,
modeling of superconducting optical detectors, and their
photonic applications.
SINPHONIA runs for three years, starting from January 1st,
2006, and is funded under contract number
NMP4-CT-2005-16433.
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