Title:
Component Integration Architecture for QPIC
Agreement Value:
$189,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 3, 2022 - Jan 2, 2025
Description:
This proposed work forms part of the Quantum Photonic Integrated Circuits for Quantum Interconnects Small Teams, Round 2 project which aims to develop a chip-based platform where entangled photons can be generated and distributed
between nodes in a quantum network. Using nanowire-based quantum dots fully integrated on a chip manufactured in the silicon nitride material platform. In this collboration, specific circuits will be designed as required for the
implementation of quantum key distribution protocols for the Small Teams project, including BB84, MDI-QKD and E91/BBM92. These circuits will be fabricated on chip and their overall performance will be evaluated and compared
to other approaches (e.g. weak coherent pulses).
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T2N 1N4
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q4-987797
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108102864
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Governors of the University of Calgary
Federal Riding Name:
Calgary Confederation
Federal Riding Number:
48005
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program – Ideation Fund
Program Purpose:
The Ideation Fund is intended to encourage, test and validate transformative research ideas generated by teams of NRC scientific personnel and external collaborators with complementary capabilities, acting as a demonstration phase for a continually-evolving suite of research and development (R&D) deliverables at the NRC. The fund supports exploratory research through two mechanisms: the New Beginnings Initiative and the Small Teams Initiative.