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CLEO 2026

The premier international forum for scientific and technical optics.

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From Wafer to Wavefunction

Unlocking next-generation electro-optic and quantum systems through advanced materials and supply chain innovation.

Sponsor
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American Elements
Speaker
Gabriel Leis
Date & Time
Tuesday, 19 May | 10:45–11:30 AM

Innovation in electro-optics and quantum computing begins not at the circuit, but at the material. Device performance in communications, sensing, and quantum information systems is fundamentally governed by purity, defect density, interface control, and supply reliability.

Session Highlights

Electro-Optic Performance

Enhanced electro-optic performance in thin-film Lithium Niobate and epitaxial Barium Titanate through stoichiometry and defect control.

Superconducting Circuits

Reduced dielectric and quasiparticle losses using ultra-high-purity Niobium and Tantalum.

Defect-Engineered Platforms

Improved coherence and optical efficiency in platforms such as Silicon Carbide and Diamond.

What This Session Will Explore

The talk will address how control over precursor chemistry, epitaxial growth, refractory metal refining, and wafer-scale uniformity reduces variability and accelerates scalability.

Attendees will also hear how diversified sourcing of critical minerals, vertical integration, and strategic inventory planning help mitigate geopolitical and supply chain risks shaping quantum hardware deployment.

Why Attend?

  • See how advanced materials shape device-level performance
  • Understand the role of purity, defect control, and interface engineering
  • Learn how supply strategy affects scalability
  • Explore the connection between materials innovation and commercialization

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