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Quantum Networks Architecture and Protocols Group
This group defines how quantum information moves. From theoretical network modeling to the construction of metropolitan-scale testbeds, we are bridging the gap between lab-scale experiments and long-distance data transfer.
The research in this group develops new measurement techniques, tests and performance procedures, standards, and best practices to enable industry and government to gain confidence in this new disruptive network technology: quantum optical network technology. Harnessing quantum networking technologies will power our economic competitiveness and provide better communication security.
Entangled photons’ stability and their distribution are fundamental steps for quantum networking to succeed. Today, entanglement is fragile and easily degraded during its transmission, processing, or storage. The quantum networking program research will address the core problem of entanglement distribution and stability by developing efficient and resilient protocols stacks to identify, distribute, manage and manipulate entangled photons and propose solutions that overcome environment-induced optical and quantum impairments such as destruction of their coherence.
Our research focuses primarily on Quantum Networking Protocols design and their performance evaluation and pre-standardization validation. We also collaborate with NIST partners in CTL, ITL, and PML to design, program, and conduct experiments to collect network metrics for control-plane performance evaluation. To achieve its goal, the program favors prototype systems developed for remote operation or commercial systems.