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SYQC: Symposium Quantum Communication: Promises or Reality?

SYQC 1: Quantum Communication: Promises or Reality?

Friday, March 22, 2024, 09:30–13:00, H 0105

Quantum communication holds immense promises in revolutionizing secure information transfer and has captivated researchers and industry professionals worldwide. At its core lies quantum key distribution (QKD), an influential technique that harnesses the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics to enable secure key exchange. The success of quantum communication hinges on the availability of single or entangled photons, which can be generated through processes such as spontaneous parametric down conversion or on-demand from solid-state quantum emiters. However, to bring quantum communication into practical real-world applications, it is imperative to optimize and control the photon generation process. Moreover, the efficient transmission and reception of the quantum signals must be seamlessly integrated into advanced photonic structures, ushering in a new era of secure and efficient communication.

	09:30	SYQC 1.1	Invited Talk: Efficient Quantum Dot Micropillars for Quantum Networks — David Dlaka, Petros Androvitsaneas, Andrew Young, Qirui Ma, Edmund Harbord, and •Ruth Oulton
	10:00	SYQC 1.2	Invited Talk: Superconducting Single Photon Detectors - Limited only by the laws of physics — Andreas Fognini and •Val Zwiller
	10:30		15 min. break
	10:45	SYQC 1.3	Invited Talk: Laser triggering of quantum light sources using engineered optical pulses — •Kimberley Hall
	11:15	SYQC 1.4	Invited Talk: Quantum Networks and Technologies — •Rob Thew
	11:45		15 min. break
	12:00		12:00 Panel discussion with all invited speakers and organizers (until 13:00).