Subject: Quantum Internet Research Group (qirg) RG Virtual Meeting: 2022-02-02

From: IESG Secretary <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 07 Jan 2022 07:00:57 -0800

The Quantum Internet Research Group (qirg) RG will hold
a virtual interim meeting on 2022-02-02 from 12:00 to 13:00 UTC.

Agenda:
** Title **

Building quantum networks at the local-area scale

** Speaker **

Marc Kaplan (VeriQloud)

** Abstract **

In this talk, I will present a quantum communication network architecture that is well suited for the local and metropolitan scale. In this architecture, beside generating and measuring photons, additional nodes can be added using only standard modulators. This results in a scalable and trusted-node free quantum key distribution network. 

After introducing the concepts and protocols, I’ll show how the security of key distribution can be proven. Finally, I’ll present applications that are well suited for this architecture.

** Speaker Bio **

Marc Kaplan has graduated from University Paris-Sud. He has worked in Montreal with Gilles Brassard, the co-inventor of quantum cryptography, and in Edinburgh with Elham Kashefi on secure quantum cloud computing. Before founding VeriQloud, his research has focused on using quantum algorithms to break classical cryptographic systems, and on the design of quantum-resistant alternatives.

** VeriQloud **

VeriQloud is a start-up based in Paris, founded in 2017 by Marc Kaplan, Elham Kashefi and Joshua Nunn. It focuses on developing solutions for long-term security based on quantum communication networks. In particular, it has developed the Qline a new quantum communication architecture for the local-area range.

VeriQloud is involved in many international quantum initiatives. In particular, it is working on applications of quantum networks within the Quantum Internet Alliance, a project led by TU Delft. It is hosting the Quantum Protocol Zoo, a free encyclopaedia of quantum communication protocols, available at wiki.veriqloud.com.

Information about remote participation:
https://meetings.conf.meetecho.com/interim/?short=db23f3e8-0230-47fd-90e4-56b6ecf87009