Embedded Quantum Technologies for Information Protection (EQUIP)
Lead Participant:
TOSHIBA EUROPE LIMITED
Abstract
The quantum theory elaborated in the 20th century revolutionised the way we describe the world at the atomic scale. It told us that phenomena and measurements made on single particles can be completely unpredictable. Recently it has been realised that these effects could be very useful for generating the random numbers and secret keys that are needed in the cryptographic applications that protect IT systems and networks. This project is developing chip-based technologies for generating random numbers and keys and integrating them into demonstrator systems for secure communications. As these devices can be manufactured cheaply in large numbers, it will allow us to take these innovative new quantum technologies out of the lab and into everyday life.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
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TOSHIBA EUROPE LIMITED | £855,991 | £ 427,996 |
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Participant |
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ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON | £154,561 | |
NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED | £200,070 | £ 200,070 |
BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | £275,592 | £ 137,796 |
BAY PHOTONICS LTD | £163,150 | £ 114,205 |
INNOVATE UK | ||
ROYAL HOLLOWAY UNIV OF LONDON |
People |
ORCID iD |
Andrew Shields (Project Manager) |