Optical Quantum Computation. The study of the storage, communication and processing of information stored in quantum systems - quantum information science - is recognized as key underpinning knowledge for future technologies. Technologies of current fundamental and popular interest such as quantum computation and teleportation are likely to form the basis of future communication and computation systems with far greater power and versatility than those of today. Having a stakehold in the developm ....Optical Quantum Computation. The study of the storage, communication and processing of information stored in quantum systems - quantum information science - is recognized as key underpinning knowledge for future technologies. Technologies of current fundamental and popular interest such as quantum computation and teleportation are likely to form the basis of future communication and computation systems with far greater power and versatility than those of today. Having a stakehold in the development of these technologies will be of significant national benefit for Australia.Read moreRead less
Chaotic Semiconductor Lasers and Controllability of Semiconductor Laser Noise. Chaotic semiconductor lasers (CSLs) are emerging as a potentially important light source for optical communication systems with improved security. Novel designs for compact, practical CSLs that can be integrated into existing optical communications networks will result. CSL systems suitable for secure point-to-point optical communication systems will also be developed. Fabrication of the devices in Australia means th ....Chaotic Semiconductor Lasers and Controllability of Semiconductor Laser Noise. Chaotic semiconductor lasers (CSLs) are emerging as a potentially important light source for optical communication systems with improved security. Novel designs for compact, practical CSLs that can be integrated into existing optical communications networks will result. CSL systems suitable for secure point-to-point optical communication systems will also be developed. Fabrication of the devices in Australia means there is the opportunity for commercial exploitation at a national level. The scientific study of the characteristics of the CSLs, especially the chaos, will be interesting to the scientific and general community. The early career researchers involved will benefit from high quality professional development experiences.Read moreRead less
Broadband quantum networking with trapped ions. Banks and governments are now using short-range quantum communication to transmit data with secrecy guaranteed by the laws of physics. This project aims to develop the key ingredient for future broadband quantum networks: high-speed transmitters delivering quantum light pulses over present-day fibre-optic telecom infrastructure.
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE120100226
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$375,000.00
Summary
Quantum entanglement using slow-light-enhanced nonlinearity. The project will develop the fundamental science for creating quantum entanglement in micro- and nano-scale photonic devices so that thousands of these devices can be placed onto a single chip. This is the key to building practical quantum technologies that will make communications much more secure and computations many times faster.
Towards an intercontinental quantum network. This project aims to address the security vulnerabilities of online data transmission. Cyber attacks and data stealing are threatening the daily operations of public and private organisations worldwide, and the privacy of individuals. This project expect to realise the key element for a new global network architecture where security is guaranteed by the fundamental laws of physics. This element is the quantum node and it will be implemented through th ....Towards an intercontinental quantum network. This project aims to address the security vulnerabilities of online data transmission. Cyber attacks and data stealing are threatening the daily operations of public and private organisations worldwide, and the privacy of individuals. This project expect to realise the key element for a new global network architecture where security is guaranteed by the fundamental laws of physics. This element is the quantum node and it will be implemented through the development of new techniques for the control and manipulation of individual atoms and innovative integrated optical devices for the interface with fibre networks. The development of this technology will lead to intrinsically secure online communication for organisations in the health and defence sectors and private individuals worldwide.Read moreRead less
Designing the Quantum-Classical Interface: Technologies for the Diamond Quantum Co-Processor. Diamond is already seen as the front-runner for practical, high temperature, quantum information processing tasks. This proposal places the technological spotlight firmly on diamond and partnering with Hewlett-Packard will ensure that the promise of diamond is explored in an industrially relevant (rather than just academic) fashion. HP brings enormous experience and infrastructure, as well as a proven ....Designing the Quantum-Classical Interface: Technologies for the Diamond Quantum Co-Processor. Diamond is already seen as the front-runner for practical, high temperature, quantum information processing tasks. This proposal places the technological spotlight firmly on diamond and partnering with Hewlett-Packard will ensure that the promise of diamond is explored in an industrially relevant (rather than just academic) fashion. HP brings enormous experience and infrastructure, as well as a proven path to prototype and market for successful technologies. This proposal is an outstanding opportunity to increase the relevance of Australian academic research, increase the training and employment options for Australian graduates, and to expand Australian funding opportunities by improving access to US research funds.Read moreRead less
ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology. The Centre for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology will coordinate a large team of Australian researchers in an intensive mission. Our aim is to integrate a radical and uniquely powerful Australian computing technology with an ultra-secure Australian communications technology. Our success will drive global productivity gains in information processing and ensure that Australians own the pivotal underpinnin ....ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology. The Centre for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology will coordinate a large team of Australian researchers in an intensive mission. Our aim is to integrate a radical and uniquely powerful Australian computing technology with an ultra-secure Australian communications technology. Our success will drive global productivity gains in information processing and ensure that Australians own the pivotal underpinning intellectual property. Our technologies will provide Australia and its allies with the world's most secure information networks. Our discoveries will place Australia unequivocally at the very forefront of global research in quantum physicsRead moreRead less
Robust quantum information and metrology. Quantum technologies promise a revolution in computing speed and measurement precision, but are currently sensitive to noise and difficult to demonstrate on a large scale. This project will develop practical solutions to these problems, providing a clear path to future production of large-scale quantum technologies.
Fundamental quantum science for advancing optical quantum technologies. Quantum science promises a technology revolution comparable to the emergence of the information age. This project will advance the quantum technology revolution by uncovering new concepts in fundamental quantum science, and applying them to the development of absolutely secure communications, ultraprecise measurements, and ultrafast information processing.
A Space-Based Quantum Communications Platform using Continuous Variables. This work proposes to investigate a new space-borne platform capable of quantum communications with a terrestrial ground station. Different from existing space-borne quantum communication platforms, our new platform will be based on CV (Continuous Variable) technology and will integrate the ability to seamlessly switch to classical Free-Space Optical communications when channel conditions deem quantum communications are .... A Space-Based Quantum Communications Platform using Continuous Variables. This work proposes to investigate a new space-borne platform capable of quantum communications with a terrestrial ground station. Different from existing space-borne quantum communication platforms, our new platform will be based on CV (Continuous Variable) technology and will integrate the ability to seamlessly switch to classical Free-Space Optical communications when channel conditions deem quantum communications are too difficult. Currently no quantum satellite built on CV technology exists. Our research will produce a significant advance in an emerging technology space, and will allow Australia to take scientific leadership in an important aspect of ultra-secure communications from satellites.
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