Guest Lecture 8c: Quantum Communication Networks

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Guest Lecture 8c: Quantum Communication Networks#

Overview

Explore real-world quantum communication networks.

About the guest#

The Speaker: Dr. Sebastian Stern

Dr. Deirdre Kilbane is the Director of Research in Walton Institute for Information and Communication Systems Science in the South East Technological University (SETU).

Deirdre is responsible for the strategic research direction of Walton Institute SETU. In her role she provides leadership on investigating futuristic next-generation technologies, combining cutting edge ICT research and innovation to provide real world commercial applications for the benefit of society. Deirdre has a BSc in Experimental Physics from UCD and a PhD in Mathematical Physics from MU. Her research interests include nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, and quantum physics. She is a Principal Investigator in CONNECT: the Research Ireland Centre for Future Networks & Communications. She is leading the €10 M IrelandQCI project that is developing a national quantum communication infrastructure funded through the EuroQCI Initiative (DIGITAL Europe Programme and Department of Culture, Communications and Sport).

Lecture Summary

We will explore what makes up a quantum communication network, how quantum communication networks are deployed, and how they are managed. We will start with an overview of quantum key distribution (QKD) networks and move to measurement device independent QKD networks and on to entanglement distribution networks. This evolution paves the way for the quantum internet and we will discuss some of the challenges we face in developing technologies for realising the quantum internet and the complex applications it promises.

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