Advanced Quantum Networking
Lead Research Organisation:
University of York
Department Name: Physics
Abstract
I will participate in a large-scale project building the first, permanent, quantum secure, high speed (multi DWDM channel 100Gb/s) data network, linking various locations in Cambridge and Adastral Park, though I will be based in the latter. I will be involved in a wide range of research activities associated with the project and gain experience and training in highly secure communications. The work will be primarily experimental, including operation of both the data and quantum aspects of the network, carrying out a range of trials over the coming years.
There will be additional theoretical work, analysing combined quantum and classical system and network performance, assessing physical layer imperfections and limitations. Additionally, the experimental model will need to be compared to simulations built on computer models.
I have joined an existing team, spread between York, BT, and Cambridge, and be involved in first demonstrations of new quantum networking concepts such as short distance QKD and CV-QKD. I will also help with demonstrations of novel QKD-protected services, including interaction with other companies, making use of QKD. Finally, I will support the wide range of demonstration events both internally at BT but also around the country at exhibitions and conferences.
Further research questions involve:
- Management of key exchange and distribution to higher level services.
- The dynamic control of key distribution networks (Software Defined Networking, Network Function Virtualisation.)
- The importance of characterisation, standardisation, and metrology.
- Integration practicalities such as power mapping, automatic network planning.
Currently, I am exploring the wide range of avenues described above, intending to focus on a specific PhD topic by around March 2018.
There will be additional theoretical work, analysing combined quantum and classical system and network performance, assessing physical layer imperfections and limitations. Additionally, the experimental model will need to be compared to simulations built on computer models.
I have joined an existing team, spread between York, BT, and Cambridge, and be involved in first demonstrations of new quantum networking concepts such as short distance QKD and CV-QKD. I will also help with demonstrations of novel QKD-protected services, including interaction with other companies, making use of QKD. Finally, I will support the wide range of demonstration events both internally at BT but also around the country at exhibitions and conferences.
Further research questions involve:
- Management of key exchange and distribution to higher level services.
- The dynamic control of key distribution networks (Software Defined Networking, Network Function Virtualisation.)
- The importance of characterisation, standardisation, and metrology.
- Integration practicalities such as power mapping, automatic network planning.
Currently, I am exploring the wide range of avenues described above, intending to focus on a specific PhD topic by around March 2018.
People |
ORCID iD |
Timothy Spiller (Primary Supervisor) | |
Joseph Pearse (Student) |
Studentship Projects
Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
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EP/N509802/1 | 30/09/2016 | 30/03/2022 | |||
1947564 | Studentship | EP/N509802/1 | 30/09/2017 | 30/03/2023 | Joseph Pearse |
Description | My work on the UKQNtel system has furthered its development, creating a QKD platform that is useful for research in the near to far future in understanding the design of QKD links. |
First Year Of Impact | 2018 |
Sector | Digital/Communication/Information Technologies (including Software) |
Impact Types | Societal Policy & public services |
Description | BT Adastral Park Science Week |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | Giving students a basic understanding of Quantum Mechanics and the work we do in QKD. Participants asked questions and engaged further. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018,2019 |
Description | Cheltnam Science Festival |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | A demonstration of Quantum Key Distribution to the general public, which sparked questions and discussion afterward. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018,2019 |
Description | EQTC Lecture |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | I gave a lecture at the EQTC quantum technology conference in Grenoble, France, discussing the progress of the UKQNtel project. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
Description | QCrypt Poster |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
Results and Impact | I presented a poster on the UKNtel project at QCrypt 2019 in Montreal, Canada to roughly 100 researches in the Quantum Cryptography field. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
Description | UK Quantum Showcase |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | A demonstration of Quantum Key Distribution, specifically showing progress in the UKQNtel project, which sparked questions and discussion after. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017,2018,2019 |