Entanglement is the essential resource or the fuel that quantum applications consume. Fast and reliable distribution of good-quality entanglement is critical, and it is the principal purpose of quantum networks. However, many applications tested in the lab cannot be directly applied to real-life networks because these networks have significant loss, noise, and instability. Therefore, fundamental and technological challenges should be overcome to implement entanglement-consuming applications on a QN. You will work on developing next-generation quantum network protocols and principal components that will enable a practical quantum internet. 

In our effort, we use NIST’s extensive experience in quantum information science, quantum measurement science, and single-photon detector expertise to experimentally implement quantum 2.0 protocols, that are specifically tailored for networks. This includes developing and innovative benchmarking of quantum-enabled control of physical links, error-tolerant entanglement distribution, teleportation, and distributed quantum sensing.

key words

quantum optics; quantum internet; telecommunication; quantum measurement; single-photon detection

Citizenship:  Open to U.S. citizens

Level:  Open to Postdoctoral applicants