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
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.

Outline of R&D
Performers
Theme [1] | TERAMOTO Kentaro | Mercari, Inc. |
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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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