International Network on Space Quantum Technologies

Lead Research Organisation: University of Strathclyde
Department Name: Physics

Abstract

Quantum technologies has the potential to revolutionise society by enabling new and enhanced applications for secure communication, sensing and measurement, positioning, navigation, and timing, and computation. Most of the research has concentrated on developing these technologies to work on the Earth, such as quantum key distribution through optical fibres, ground transportable or aerial quantum sensors, and quantum processors. However, by bringing the quantum advantage off this world and into space, we may begin to realise their full potential. Presently, quantum key distribution for securing communications is limited to a few hundred kilometres by the absorption of single photons in optical fibres, to reach global scale requires placing quantum light sources into orbit to operate in the vacuum of space. Quantum sensor-equipped satellites could monitor the Earth with unrivalled accuracy, vital for the fight against climate change. And quantum enhanced clocks could supercharge the next generation of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (aka GPS) and provide ultra-precise timing and positioning wherever you are. But building and putting them into orbit is a considerable challenge as payloads need to survive the rigours of launch and the harsh radiation, thermal, and vacuum environment in space.

This network brings together world experts who are developing space quantum technologies to work together to overcome these challenges. It includes academic institutions, public sector research enterprises, translational research organisations, small and large business, all combining their complementary knowledge and experience. But the high vantage point of space and the coverage it gives are not the only advantages of placing quantum technologies in orbit. Ultimately, we would like to network quantum devices using quantum entanglement. By connecting distributed quantum systems, from quantum computers, quantum sensors, quantum clocks, even quantum telescopes using entanglement, we massively increase their power. The difficulties of sending quantum signals through optical fibres are compounded for entanglement, hence the need for space-based quantum networking to weave a globe spanning quantum internet. The network of quantum researchers and engineers will work towards this grand challenge for a quantum connected world.
 
Description Quantum Sensing of the Geomagnetic Space Weather Environment
Amount £527,928 (GBP)
Funding ID EP/X036391/1 
Organisation Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) 
Sector Public
Country United Kingdom
Start 02/2023 
End 02/2026
 
Description Joint ESA-INSQT Quantum Sensors in Space Workshop, ESTEC 
Organisation ESA - ESTEC
Country Netherlands 
Sector Public 
PI Contribution INSQT provided support for ECRs to attend the ESA Quantum Sensors Worksop 2023. INSQT members attended and presented talks and posters.
Collaborator Contribution ESA arranged and hosted this workshop, gathering a diverse set of scientists who could benefit from space quantum technologies and sensors. DLR were also part of the organisation of this workshop which we intend on continuing with a joint workshop in 2024.
Impact This is multidisciplinary activity, with quantum technologists and scientists working with science data users, such as solar physicists and planetary scientists.
Start Year 2023
 
Description Network Building and Enhancement Visit - QuTech & Kavli Institute of Nanoscience, TU Delft to the University of Strathclyde 
Organisation QuTech
Country Netherlands 
Sector Public 
PI Contribution INSQT funded the Network Building and Enhancement Visit between Ph.D. student at QuTech, TU Delf, Antariksha Das, and Dr. Daniel Oi of the University of Strathclyde.
Collaborator Contribution As a Ph.D. student at QuTech, TU Delft, Antariksha Das' research has been focused on designing, building, and deploying novel experimental systems at the forefront of long-distance quantum communication technology. In particular, he has been exploring the potential of quantum memory systems to create an efficient light-matter interface. His research interests closely aligned with INSQT's mission and the work of Dr. Daniel Oi, principal investigator of INSQT; they delved into some of the most interesting open problems in quantum communication, and their discussion helped bridge the gap between theoretical modeling and experimental development.
Impact As an experimentalist, Antariksha rarely had the chance to spend significant time on theoretical modeling. However, his research discussion with Daniel helped him appreciate the state-of-the-art in quantum communication technology and how it could be used in space applications. Their collaboration resulted in a fruitful project - Antariksha also had the opportunity to interact with Dr. Paul Griffin, Co-investigator of INSQT, and get a glimpse of various research activities that were going on in the department, which created a beautiful research environment that provided platforms to learn and gain experience by working with people with diverse scientific backgrounds and disciplines. Overall, Antariksha's visit to the University of Strathclyde through INSQT and collaboration with Dr. Daniel Oi was an enriching experience that broadened his perspective and deepened his understanding of the state-of-the-art of quantum communication.
Start Year 2022
 
Description Network Building and Enhancement Visit - QuTech & Kavli Institute of Nanoscience, TU Delft to the University of Strathclyde 
Organisation University of Strathclyde
Department Department of Physics
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution INSQT funded the Network Building and Enhancement Visit between Ph.D. student at QuTech, TU Delf, Antariksha Das, and Dr. Daniel Oi of the University of Strathclyde.
Collaborator Contribution As a Ph.D. student at QuTech, TU Delft, Antariksha Das' research has been focused on designing, building, and deploying novel experimental systems at the forefront of long-distance quantum communication technology. In particular, he has been exploring the potential of quantum memory systems to create an efficient light-matter interface. His research interests closely aligned with INSQT's mission and the work of Dr. Daniel Oi, principal investigator of INSQT; they delved into some of the most interesting open problems in quantum communication, and their discussion helped bridge the gap between theoretical modeling and experimental development.
Impact As an experimentalist, Antariksha rarely had the chance to spend significant time on theoretical modeling. However, his research discussion with Daniel helped him appreciate the state-of-the-art in quantum communication technology and how it could be used in space applications. Their collaboration resulted in a fruitful project - Antariksha also had the opportunity to interact with Dr. Paul Griffin, Co-investigator of INSQT, and get a glimpse of various research activities that were going on in the department, which created a beautiful research environment that provided platforms to learn and gain experience by working with people with diverse scientific backgrounds and disciplines. Overall, Antariksha's visit to the University of Strathclyde through INSQT and collaboration with Dr. Daniel Oi was an enriching experience that broadened his perspective and deepened his understanding of the state-of-the-art of quantum communication.
Start Year 2022
 
Description Network Building and Enhancement Visit - SpeQtral and RAL Space 
Organisation Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
Department RAL Space
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution INSQT funded an in-person collaboration to assist with existing project, the SpeQtre mission. This in-person collaboration provided by INSQT allowed the RAL team to receive more guidance in quantum optics through hands-on experimenting with the SpeQtral source, and the SpeQtral team to develop a deeper understanding of the RAL optical terminal and satellite platform.
Collaborator Contribution SpeQtral and RAL space were collaborating already on the SpeQtre mission: SpeQtral is providing an entangled photon pair source and quantum receiver systems to RAL who are integrating them with their optical terminal and satellite platform and ground station. Before application, the team had just completed engineering model (EM) tests which SpeQtral assisted with remotely from Singapore. A similar procedure is planned for the flight model (FM) next year. During the EM test process the team realised that future tests could be made much smoother if the RAL team could receive more guidance in quantum optics through hands-on experimenting with the SpeQtral source, and if SpeQtral could develop a deeper understanding of the RAL optical terminal and satellite platform. This would also greatly help with planning for future projects and collaborations. The EM tests concluded and the EM hardware were currently still integrated with the RAL setup, however it needed to return to Singapore at the start of October due to temporary export restrictions. This presented INSQT with a narrow time window to fund and facilitate some further collaborative work on the combined system, allowing both sides to learn more from each other and identify where some anomalies arising from the EM tests could be investigated directly.
Impact The collaboration allowed both sides to learn more from each other and identify where some anomalies arising from the EM tests could be investigated directly.
Start Year 2023
 
Description Network Building and Enhancement Visit - University of Library Studies and Information Technologies University to University of Leeds and University of Strathclyde 
Organisation University of Leeds
Department School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering Leeds
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution INSQT funded the Network Building and Enhancement Visit between Ph.D. student at University of Library Studies and Information Technologies University, Mariana Filipova, to Professor Mohsen Razavi at the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Leeds, as well as to Dr. Daniel Oi and Dr. Paul Griffin of the University of Strathclyde.
Collaborator Contribution The primary objective of Mariana Filipova's research is to develop educational tools to communicate the opportunities that quantum technologies would bring to the public, with the goal of motivating the new generation of students to get involved with such technologies and become part of the work force for related industries. To achieve this, Mariana focuses on quantum communication technologies by first learning the technical aspects, then transferring them, and finally making them accessible to the general public. As such, the plan for the visit to Leeds and Glasgow included the following action points: - To read relevant materials on quantum communications suggested by the host before the visit. - To discuss Mariana's understanding of the technical aspects with the host during the visit to ensure understanding. - To develop preliminary tools to be used for engaging secondary school students. Such tools will eventually be tested in the UK and Bulgaria. - To explore the possibility of learning more formally about communication science from experts in Leeds University Business School. - To meet and discuss Mariana's work with other members of the host research group to broaden her knowledge of quantum technologies.
Impact Following the visit aims, Mariana met different PhD students, participated in personal meetings, lectures and team discussions. "Getting to know everyone and learning about their motivation to become a quantum scientist is the greatest inspiration for me," Mariana shared. "To choose quantum science and technology career is not an easy path, but we know how important for our future it is. That's why the scientists' motivation is and where it originates from it is not meaningless." During the network building exchange, Dr. Razavi and Mariana discussed how to generate more outreach material to attract students to this exciting field.
Start Year 2023
 
Description Network Building and Enhancement Visit - University of Library Studies and Information Technologies University to University of Leeds and University of Strathclyde 
Organisation University of Library Studies and Information Technologies
Country Bulgaria 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution INSQT funded the Network Building and Enhancement Visit between Ph.D. student at University of Library Studies and Information Technologies University, Mariana Filipova, to Professor Mohsen Razavi at the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Leeds, as well as to Dr. Daniel Oi and Dr. Paul Griffin of the University of Strathclyde.
Collaborator Contribution The primary objective of Mariana Filipova's research is to develop educational tools to communicate the opportunities that quantum technologies would bring to the public, with the goal of motivating the new generation of students to get involved with such technologies and become part of the work force for related industries. To achieve this, Mariana focuses on quantum communication technologies by first learning the technical aspects, then transferring them, and finally making them accessible to the general public. As such, the plan for the visit to Leeds and Glasgow included the following action points: - To read relevant materials on quantum communications suggested by the host before the visit. - To discuss Mariana's understanding of the technical aspects with the host during the visit to ensure understanding. - To develop preliminary tools to be used for engaging secondary school students. Such tools will eventually be tested in the UK and Bulgaria. - To explore the possibility of learning more formally about communication science from experts in Leeds University Business School. - To meet and discuss Mariana's work with other members of the host research group to broaden her knowledge of quantum technologies.
Impact Following the visit aims, Mariana met different PhD students, participated in personal meetings, lectures and team discussions. "Getting to know everyone and learning about their motivation to become a quantum scientist is the greatest inspiration for me," Mariana shared. "To choose quantum science and technology career is not an easy path, but we know how important for our future it is. That's why the scientists' motivation is and where it originates from it is not meaningless." During the network building exchange, Dr. Razavi and Mariana discussed how to generate more outreach material to attract students to this exciting field.
Start Year 2023
 
Description Research Exchange - Koç University to Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin 
Organisation Humboldt University of Berlin
Department Institute of Physics
Country Germany 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution INSQT Funded the Research Exchange between Prof. Özgür Müstecaplioglu and Dr. Mustafa Gündogan of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.
Collaborator Contribution The primary motivation for Prof. Özgür Müstecaplioglu's visit was to develop new research directions by exploring the challenges of translating emerging quantum thermal technologies from their terrestrial environments to space. Prof. Müstecaplioglu worked with Dr. Gündogan at the Joint Lab Integrated Quantum Sensors from Dr. Markus Krutzik's group for that aim. Prof. Müstecaplioglu expertise is in quantum optics, condensed matter, and ultracold atomic physics; he was also a Turkish representative of the management committees of two EU Cost Actions, Quantum Technologies for Space and Atomic Quantum Technologies. While he had some prior knowledge of the mutual significance of quantum and space technologies, his two weeks of direct interaction with the experts in Dr. Krutzik's group have illuminated and expanded his horizons to much higher levels. He also interacted with other researchers and students at the Joint Lab Integrated Quantum Sensors and the Department of Physics on related topics, enjoyed many inspiring and fruitful discussions and exchanges on the advantages of microgravity on atomic condensate measurements, effects of gravity on quantum entanglement, and slow light benefits for interferometric measurements.
Impact Prof. Müstecaplioglu and Dr. Gündogan plan to write a joint project proposal to be submitted to the Turkish National Science and Technology Foundation (TÜBITAK) to pursue their goal of translating quantum technologies to space. This joint project will also include training and networking components by organizing lectures and a workshop on space quantum technologies, with the help of INSQT members Dr. Gündogan and Dr. Krutzik, to expose students and researchers to these modern directions.
Start Year 2022
 
Description Research Exchange - Koç University to Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin 
Organisation Koc University
Country Turkey 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution INSQT Funded the Research Exchange between Prof. Özgür Müstecaplioglu and Dr. Mustafa Gündogan of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.
Collaborator Contribution The primary motivation for Prof. Özgür Müstecaplioglu's visit was to develop new research directions by exploring the challenges of translating emerging quantum thermal technologies from their terrestrial environments to space. Prof. Müstecaplioglu worked with Dr. Gündogan at the Joint Lab Integrated Quantum Sensors from Dr. Markus Krutzik's group for that aim. Prof. Müstecaplioglu expertise is in quantum optics, condensed matter, and ultracold atomic physics; he was also a Turkish representative of the management committees of two EU Cost Actions, Quantum Technologies for Space and Atomic Quantum Technologies. While he had some prior knowledge of the mutual significance of quantum and space technologies, his two weeks of direct interaction with the experts in Dr. Krutzik's group have illuminated and expanded his horizons to much higher levels. He also interacted with other researchers and students at the Joint Lab Integrated Quantum Sensors and the Department of Physics on related topics, enjoyed many inspiring and fruitful discussions and exchanges on the advantages of microgravity on atomic condensate measurements, effects of gravity on quantum entanglement, and slow light benefits for interferometric measurements.
Impact Prof. Müstecaplioglu and Dr. Gündogan plan to write a joint project proposal to be submitted to the Turkish National Science and Technology Foundation (TÜBITAK) to pursue their goal of translating quantum technologies to space. This joint project will also include training and networking components by organizing lectures and a workshop on space quantum technologies, with the help of INSQT members Dr. Gündogan and Dr. Krutzik, to expose students and researchers to these modern directions.
Start Year 2022
 
Description Research Exchange - Oxford University to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory 
Organisation National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Department Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Country United States 
Sector Public 
PI Contribution INSQT Funded the Research Exchange between PhD Student Khadija Sarguroh and Dr. Makan Mohageg of NASA's JPL.
Collaborator Contribution Khadija Sarguroh joined the Optical and Quantum System Engineering group to work on the Deep Space Quantum Link, a project that aims to conduct experiments using quantum optical links in deep space for the purposes of demonstrating their use for quantum communication and testing fundamental physics. The goal of the project was to mature a theoretical concept using quantum memories for spacecraft-based quantum communication and to quantify the advantage a novel system would give to various communication protocols by simulation and derivation of analytical expressions for its behaviour. Working on this project allowed Khadija to use the skills and techniques she learned while completing her master's thesis and apply them in the context of a space mission in an extremely supportive and engaging group. The initial results showed some advantages and she hopes to continue working on this concept in collaboration with the team at JPL to further develop the system and analyse its performance for implementing various quantum communication protocols.
Impact A successful INSQT Research Exchange with benefits to both parties, particularly Khadija Sarguroh as a PhD student.
Start Year 2022
 
Description Research Exchange - Oxford University to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory 
Organisation University of Oxford
Department Department of Physics
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution INSQT Funded the Research Exchange between PhD Student Khadija Sarguroh and Dr. Makan Mohageg of NASA's JPL.
Collaborator Contribution Khadija Sarguroh joined the Optical and Quantum System Engineering group to work on the Deep Space Quantum Link, a project that aims to conduct experiments using quantum optical links in deep space for the purposes of demonstrating their use for quantum communication and testing fundamental physics. The goal of the project was to mature a theoretical concept using quantum memories for spacecraft-based quantum communication and to quantify the advantage a novel system would give to various communication protocols by simulation and derivation of analytical expressions for its behaviour. Working on this project allowed Khadija to use the skills and techniques she learned while completing her master's thesis and apply them in the context of a space mission in an extremely supportive and engaging group. The initial results showed some advantages and she hopes to continue working on this concept in collaboration with the team at JPL to further develop the system and analyse its performance for implementing various quantum communication protocols.
Impact A successful INSQT Research Exchange with benefits to both parties, particularly Khadija Sarguroh as a PhD student.
Start Year 2022
 
Description Research Exchange Visit - Institute of Physics, Zagreb to Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing, The University of Adelaide 
Organisation University of Adelaide
Country Australia 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution INSQT funded the Network Building and Enhancement Visit between Ph.D. student at Institute of Physics, Zagreb, Mateo Kruljac and Prof. Andre Luiten of the University of Adelaide.
Collaborator Contribution The aim this visit is the exchange of knowledge about optical frequency combs and their space- and ground-based applications as tools for high-precision frequency measurements, spectroscopy and interferometers. Microresonator frequency combs, which are designed to be fully integrated and small in size, are investigated in the group of Prof. Luiten. The focus of this visit was to learn about the possibilities of microresonator FCs for various space- and ground-based applications. This opens a way for a future collaboration, since the two groups share a knowledge of frequency combs and their use for frequency measurements and spectroscopy.
Impact Mateo's Reflection: "During my PhD at the Institute of Physics in Zagreb, Croatia I've been investigating the interaction of cold rubidium atoms with optical frequency combs. Frequency combs are mostly being used in metrology and as a laser locking reference. However, I was investigating their potential for cooling of atoms and multi-mode quantum memories, as the spectrum of the FC acts like a large number of phase-coherent cw lasers. Additionally, if the FC modes are matched with the modes of a high-finesse optical cavity in which atoms are located, it is interesting to investigate the multi-mode potential that can lead to effects of cavity-assisted cooling or trapping and organization of atoms in such a complex cavity potential. For these applications, most of the existing FCs are based on mode-locked pulsed lasers, which are large in size, and the available optical power per comb mode is too low. For this reason, it was interesting for me to learn about different FC sources. One of these sources are microresonator FCs using whispering gallery mode resonators. Generation of the FC spectrum is based on nonlinear four-wave mixing in the resonator, which makes it very small and compact enough to be integrated on a chip or closed in a box. Development of microresonator combs is of high importance for applications of quantum technologies in space, which is why the INSQT network proved to be an amazing opportunity to learn more about them. I saw that the group of prof. Andre Luiten at IPAS (University of Adelaide) in Australia was working on development of microresonator combs for space and industry applications, so I contacted them and they were more than happy to have me over. I learned a lot about microresonator combs and saw the polishing and shaping procedure of the microresonator crystal, necessary for the comb generation. I also worked in the lab on characterizing the resonator mode structure and its Q factor. Other research areas of prof. Luiten include cold atoms, optical and microwave clocks and FC spectroscopy, which are all the topics I've worked with before, so we could also exchange research ideas on several interesting topics."
Start Year 2023
 
Description Attendance at BICOP23, London 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact British-Irish Conference on Optics and Photonics brough together academia and industry from the UK, Ireland, and elsewhere. A poster presentation resulted in several discussions with students, industry representatives, and other academics.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://www.optica.org/events/topical_meetings/optica_british_irish_conf_on_optics_photonics/
 
Description Briefing to Alter Technology Group TUV Nord 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact The talk briefed the company representatives including the CEO of Alter, drawing their attention to the space quantum technology activities supported by the project.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
 
Description Briefing to CCSDS Fall Meeting 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Provided a technical briefing on quantum communications to the Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems (CCSDS) SLS-OPT sub-group. This stimulated questions and discussions on the coexistence of classical and quantum comms in satellite systems.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://public.ccsds.org/meetings/2023Fall/default.aspx
 
Description David Elder Lecture at the Glasgow Science Centre 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact The David Elder Lecture (originated from an endowment to the University of Strathclyde, now co-organised with the Glasgow Science Centre) is a regular public engagement activity. The lecture, "Towards the Space Quantum Internet" (22 February 2023) reached in an in-person audience of ~100 and on YouTube of ~300. It highlighted academic and industrial efforts to develop Space Quantum Technologies using CubeSats, and attracted a diverse audience who asked many questions.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/whats-on/david-elder-lectures/past-lectures
 
Description David Elder Lecture, Glasgow Science Centre 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Public talk on the Space Quantum Internet at the Glasgow Science Centre. Audience of about 100 in-person, streamed on Youtube with more 150+ views as of 14/3/2023. The Glasgow Science Centre Youtube channel has ~3200 subscribers so the viewcount is liable to increase in the coming months. Talk was part of the David Elder Lecture Series https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/discover/adult-events/david-elder-lectures "Glasgow Science Centre is proud to host the David Elder Lectures in partnership with the University of Strathclyde's Department of Physics. The David Elder lecture series presents a line-up of fascinating talks by expert astronomers, spaceflight pioneers, award-winning science writers and broadcasters. This lecture series continues the tradition of monthly astronomy lectures in Glasgow which began with the first David Elder Lecture in 1905!"

The talk was aimed at a general audience to raise awareness of quantum technologies, quantum communication, and the development of the space quantum internet, which is a key goal of INSQT. The INSQT and its efforts to promote international cooperation in space quantum technologies was highlighted. The talk showcased work by INSQT member, Craft Prospect Ltd (SME based in Glasgow) with a prototype satellite on display which attracted enormous interest among the attendees as well as questions and discussion after the talk.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJsJNLfc8JE
 
Description Departmental Seminar at Warwick University, Physics 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Local
Primary Audience Postgraduate students
Results and Impact Departmental seminar at the Department of Physics, University of Warwick. Presentation on the Space Quantum Internet and INSQT efforts to promote international cooperation and development. Outcome was a collaboration initiated between University of Warwick (Prof Animesh Datta) and University of Strathclyde (Dr Daniel Oi), together with Swansea University (Dr James Bateman) on levitated optomechanics for space sensors, resulting in a bid into the UK Space Agency Emerging Technology Programme (ETP) Call 1
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/physics/research/theory/seminars/seminararchive/oct21_new/#:~:text=Dan...
 
Description INSQT Workshop 1 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact INSQT Workshop 1 identified key topics and challenges, stimulated cross-community interaction, and facilitated future research exchanges between INSQT members. It served as an introduction to the network by providing presentations from a wide variety of speakers on a variety of topics. There were 56 attendees.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.insqt.ac.uk/insqt-workshops/workshop-1/
 
Description INSQT Workshop 1.1 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact The aim of this workshop, hosted with professionals from Airbus and the University of Strathclyde, was to establish technically feasible sensor and platform solutions to reliably detect and track hypersonic vehicles and explore potential sensor and platform solutions, bringing together a variety of minds to brainstorm the problem, and to understand the related activities at Strathclyde.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
 
Description INSQT Workshop 2.1 at University of Jena 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact In this workshop, we focused on current missions and component developments; all aspects that are relevant to a small satellite mission. This included the presentation of ongoing and planned missions, as well as specific subsystems such as lasers, quantum light sources, detectors, light modulators, and enabling technologies. We held in-depth discussions and networking sessions between the participants to leverage synergy effects between different missions as well as to identify challenges and questions that should be addressed by the community.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://www.insqt.ac.uk/insqt-workshops/mini-workshop-2-1/
 
Description INSQT Workshop 2: Space Quantum Engineering 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Hosted by the Science and Technology Facilities Council's RAL Space, INSQT Workshop 2 The aims were to address challenges across Space Quantum Technology domains, promote dialogue and close working between the main two communities, enable physicists to appreciate space engineering processes and issues and engineers to appreciate quantum system requirements, and to leverage experience from past & current missions in the early development or planning of future missions.
There were over 63 attendees from 9 countries, with 13 delivered talks, a roundtable panel discussion on EDI in Quantum Technologies in Space, and a poster session with 11 presenters.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://www.insqt.ac.uk/insqt-workshops/workshop-2-ral-space-application-guidance/
 
Description INSQT Workshop 3: Space Quantum Internet, at Humboldt University 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact INSQT's workshop 3 focused on the space quantum internet. Distributing entanglement across a quantum network is a precursor to enabling distributed technologies that can improve performances in quantum sensing, imaging, and computing. This workshop reviewed efforts in developing global quantum networks that are capable of supporting these distributed challenges. The workshop focused on the role of key components and enablers of quantum networking within this architectural framework, such as quantum memories. The workshop featured a diverse range of talks from international partners actively involved in the development of various components necessary for achieving this ambitious goal across academia and industry. This includes the development of satellite links, memory-assisted quantum communication protocols, satellite and terrestrial networks, and the potential application of a space quantum internet to address open fundamental questions in Physics. The discussions on the progress, current readiness, and outstanding challenges were aimed at helping accelerate the development of quantum networks and shaping future activities. 83 people attended in person, and 22 remotely, so the combined attendance was over 100 people.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://www.insqt.ac.uk/insqt-workshops/workshop-3-space-quantum-internet/
 
Description Invited Talk at PT-UK Workshop on Quantum Technologies in Space, Lisbon 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact This event brought together UK and Portugal interests in space quantum technologies, including academics, industry, and government. This resulted in much discussion as to potential collaborations and synergies.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://pqi.pt/pt/pt-uk-quantum-technologies-in-space-workshop
 
Description Invited Talk at Photonics West - Quantum West 2023 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Photonics West is one of the premier Optics and Photonics events that combines a prestigious academic conference with an industry tradeshow. My talk at the sub-conference Quantum West reached a diverse audience and sparked several questions.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://optics.org/events/2023/972
 
Description Invited Talk at QNetworks23, Glasgow 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact The talk was attended by an international audience as well as Quantum Communications Hub members, with several questions and discussions following the talk.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://www.quantumcommshub.net/event/save-the-date-qnetworks-2023/?site=research-community
 
Description Invited talk to QTX-7, Abu Dhabi 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact QTX-7 is an annual meeting of those involved in small satellite quantum technology missions and development. The talk briefed this international community on project work and resulted in questions and discussions.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://qa.tii.ae/qtx-7-workshop-quantum-technologies-small-satellites
 
Description Keynote at CoQREATE Meeting, Dublin 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact The CoQREATE project is between the US CQN network and Ireland/NI CONNECT. The Keynote talk stimulated discussion and questions from the US-Ireland audience/workshop attendees
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
 
Description Keynote at QOT Expert meeting on optical and quantum communications, Warsaw 
Form Of Engagement Activity A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Meeting to bring together experts across optical communications technologies with representation from the telecomms industry. This was attended by an international audience, including delegates from the the UK, US, and rest of Europe.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
 
Description Online Presentation to Zen4Quantum Special Interest Group 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact This public engagement talk promoted space quantum technology activities and the general field. It generated lots of discussion and questions from the international audience.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://www.meetup.com/zen4quantum/
 
Description Presentation to the The Department for Business and Trade and Canada Delegation, Glasgow 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact Presentation briefed a business delegation from Canada and the Department of Trade and Business, supporting efforts to encourage UK-Canada activities. There were further discussions and requests for information.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
 
Description Quapital summer school 2022, Smolenice, Slovakia 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Postgraduate students
Results and Impact Dr Oi was an invited lecturer at the Quapital Summer School on Quantum Communication and gave a short course on satellite quantum key distribution. As a results, several new members joined INSQT
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL http://qute.sk/quapital2022.html
 
Description UK National Quantum Technology Showcase, London 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact Representing several organisations and projects at the Showcase, this led to several discussions and inquiries and requests for further information.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/events/uk-national-quantum-technologies-showcase-2023/
 
Description Visit to International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research, QDM Lab, University of Western Australia 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Local
Primary Audience Postgraduate students
Results and Impact Visited the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) and QDM Lab, University of Western Australia, and gave departmental colloquium. Spoke about space quantum technologies and prospects for fundamental tests of physics in space. Sparked lively discussion of space physics experimental development, use of nanosatellites, and orbital debris risks. Resulted in plans for collaboration between UWA researchers (Dr David Gozzard, Prof Michael Tobar) and University of Strathclyde (Dr Daniel Oi).
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
 
Description Visit to Walton Institute, SETU (Ireland) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Local
Primary Audience Postgraduate students
Results and Impact Dr visited the Walton Institute in Waterford, Ireland, and gave a seminar on the Space Quantum Internet. There was much discussion afterwards about the practicalities of satellite quantum key distribution and how to mitigate weather. The visit and talk resulted in plans for future collaboration
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
 
Description Washington DC Quantum Computing Group Meetup, Public Talk 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact The Washington DC Quantum Computing Meetup is a special interest group holding invited talks on a variety of topics. Dr Oi gave an online public talk speaking about the Space Quantum Internet and the work of the INSQT. There was lively discussion after the talk covering a tremendous range of topics. There was considerable interest in the work of the INSQT. The Youtube recording of the talk has had nearly 500 views as of 14/3/2023.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkZD0lrTYtk