TITLE : Large scale quantum networks - The quantum internet and its topography

ABSTRACT :

Our understanding of entanglement has evolved from denial to acceptance and even euphoria (Nobel 2022!) via scientific epiphanies. Building the quantum internet is an effort to harness it as a resource for quantum communication which highlights sobering realities of the fragile nature of quantum states and entanglement. In this colloquium I will first describe some applications of a quantum network, followed by the main problems in this area and place our current understanding of entanglement as a resource in a historical context. Finally, I will describe the topography of large-scale quantum network based on a plausible entanglement-distribution scheme and point out potential quantum-safe and quantum resistant regions from the point of view of secure communications.

MEETING DETAILS :

Speaker: Dr. Siddharth Santra

Venue: A4 Conference Room

Date and Time: June 1st, 2023 3:00 PM