R&D Project
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
Our goal is to construct a universal quantum communication network testbed. These networks are one of the key technologies necessary for the realization of large-scale, distributed quantum computers (QCs). We will integrate hardware and software to demonstrate the principles and techniques of communication architecture and protocols, with the ultimate goal of practical implementation. This project's results will contribute not only to the development of large-scale, distributed quantum computers, but also the implementation of a quantum internet, helping make real the dream of a world where quantum information flows freely. We will proceed with a two-pronged strategy, which involves implementing and demonstrating the principles and 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 and technology of the system.

Fig. 1. Conceptual view of fully implemented System
R&D theme progress reports
- [1] Development of new network architectures and protocols to realize robust and large-scale communication networks
- [2] Quantum optical communication technology enabling precise control of quantum light
- [3] Quantum memory and quantum transducer for repeating and converting quantum signals
- [4] Distributed Quantum Applications Enabled by Distributed Environments for Quantum Information
- [5] Testbed and Integrated Implementation for Integrating and Demonstrating Technologies
- Progress Report (1.1MB)
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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- Summary of the project (343KB)