Speaker
Description
The vision of a quantum internet is to enhance existing Internet technology by enabling quantum communication between any two points on Earth. Such a quantum internet will, in synergy with the “classical” internet that we have today, connect quantum information processors in order to achieve unparalleled capabilities that are provably impossible by using only classical information, such as distributing encryption keys secured by the laws of quantum mechanics, more efficient distributed agreement, or private delegated quantum computation. The first quantum key distribution networks are being deployed in field trials across Europe within the European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI) Initiative and the first proof-of-concept next-generation quantum entanglement networks capable of more advanced applications are already being realised in laboratories. In this talk, I will introduce the basics of quantum mechanics to help the audience develop an intuitive appreciation of the technology, I will present the status of the quantum internet as it is today, and I will conclude with an outlook on future developments.
