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

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.

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Fig. 1. Conceptual view of fully implemented System

R&D theme progress reports

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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