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Title:

Light-matter interfaces for quantum networks

Agreement Number:

962267

Agreement Value:

$198,000.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 4, 2020 - Nov 30, 2022

Description:

Modern information society is highly dependent on the ability to communicate securely. However, current techniques for guaranteeing security are threatened by the development of quantum computers, with potentially devastating consequences for many sectors of society including defense, finance, and healthcare. One promising potential solution to this threat is quantum-secured communication. Unfortunately, realizing such quantum communication over long distances is challenging, because, in contrast to classical information, quantum information cannot be copied or amplified. This challenge can be overcome by the development of so-called quantum repeaters that rely on creating and storing quantum entanglement for short-distance links, which are then connected by quantum teleportation. Quantum memories are essential components of such quantum repeaters. The present Project is devoted to designing quantum memories that can operate under real-world conditions and that make it possible to use the available communication channels efficiently.

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:

172-2020-2021-Q3-962267

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

108102864

Recipient Type:

Academia

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 - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

Program Purpose:

Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.

NAICS Code:

541734