Subventions et des contributions :

Subvention ou bourse octroyée s'appliquant à plus d'un exercice financier. (2017-2018 à 2018-2019)

Quantum entanglement sources are to quantum technology what lasers are to optical technology. The invention of lasers hasx000D
created a photonics industry worth of $650 billion in 50 years, with applications cover everything from DVD players to industrialx000D
cutting and welding, from laser surgery to long-distance communication. The Internet would not have been possible without lasers.x000D
Likewise, entangled photon sources will play an equally important role in not-too-distant future. They produce photons exhibitingx000D
quantum correlations that cannot be mimicked by classical particles. The quantum correlations can be harnessed to performx000D
functions impossible to achieve classically, such as unconditional security in communication, efficient algorithm in quantumx000D
computing, and ultra-high resolution in quantum imaging.x000D
A basic quantum entanglement source produces entangled photon pairs, which are pairs of photons prepared in a specialx000D
quantum state that exhibits strong correlations. Such correlations enable many unconventional usages of the quantum resource.x000D
Entanglement-based quantum key distribution (QKD), for example, utilizes the correlation of the photons sent to two remotex000D
parties and allows them to share a common cryptographic key and any eavesdropping attempt would result in a detectablex000D
deterioration of correlation.x000D
The aim of this project is to develop a practical, low-cost, turn-key entangled photon source based entirely on fiber-compatiblex000D
components. We will leverage Ozs expertise in photonic packaging and product development. Quantum technology will play anx000D
important role in the 21st century. Entanglement sources are essential for many quantum applications. This proposal aims to takex000D
the first step towards developing commercially viable entanglement sources.