R&D Project

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Goal 6 R&D Projects (Selected in 2022)Scalable and Robust Integrated Quantum Communication System

Project manager (PM)NAGAYAMA ShotaAssociate Professor, Graduate School of Media Design, Keio University

Summary of the project

We aim to construct a testbed for a universal quantum communication network, which is the key technology of a distributed large-scale quantum computer (QC). We will integrate hardware & software to demonstrate the principles & techniques of communication architecture & protocols, with the ultimate goal of practical implementation. The outcomes of this project will not only contribute to the distributed large-scale QCs but also lead to the quantum internet. By achieving a symbiotic relationship between the two, we will contribute to the realization of a world where quantum information can be freely available. We will proceed with a two-pronged strategy, which involves implementing & demonstrating the principles & technologies of the entire system on a small scale using the testbed, and validating scalability using simulations.

Milestone by year 2030

We will develop large-scale quantum network technology to realize a distributed QC by connecting QCs through quantum communication.

Milestone by year 2025

We will develop key technologies for a quantum network that connects QCs through quantum communication. By integrating these achievements, we will implement a prototype of a quantum network in the testbed and verify the principles & technology of the system.

R&D theme structure of the project

Outline of R&D

Performers

Theme [1] TERAMOTO Kentaro Mercari, Inc.
Theme [1] OHNO Hiroyuki Kanazawa University
Theme [1] Rodney Van Meter Keio University
Theme [1] NEMOTO Kae Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Theme [1] David Elkouss Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Theme [1] TANIMOTO Teruo Kyushu University
Theme [2] IKUTA Rikizo The University of Osaka
Theme [2] TAKEOKA Masahiro Keio University
Theme [2] AKAMATSU Daisuke Yokohama National University
Theme [2] NIIZEKI Kazuya LQUOM, Inc.
Theme [3] HORIKIRI Tomoyuki Yokohama National University
Theme [3] Feng-Lei HONG Yokohama National University
Theme [3] TANJI Haruka University of Electro-Communications
Theme [3] YAMAZAKI Rekishu International Christian University
Theme [3] YAMAGUCHI Yuya National Institute of Information and Communications Technology
Theme [3] SASAKI Ryo RIKEN
Theme [4] SOEDA Akihito National Institute of Informatics
Theme [4] SATO Takahiko Keio University
Theme [4] MATSUZAKI Yuichiro Chuo University
Theme [5] NAGAYAMA Shota Keio University
Theme [5] OSADA Alto The University of Osaka

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