Project: Single-photon sources for quantum technologies
Photons are particles of light well suited to applications such as quantum communication, quantum computing and quantum metrology. This is because they travel at the speed of light and interact weakly with their surroundings, while being easily manipulated. However, the lack of single photon sources is limiting their use. For example, quantum key distribution and quantum cryptography offer theoretically failsafe computer security but are vulnerable to attack without a true single photon source. The realisation of a practical quantum computer also requires near perfect single photon sources. This project will develop compact and efficient single photon sources and use them to improve measurement performance. The devices developed will also represent a breakthrough in the acceptance and uptake of single photon sources by end users and the standardisation of the components will help accelerate the development of quantum communications.
| Acronym | EXL02 SIQUTE (Reference Number: EXL02) |
| Duration | 01/06/2013 - 31/05/2016 |
| Project Topic | Metrology |
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Project Results (after finalisation) |
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| Website | visit project website |
| Network | EMRP |
| Call | EMRP Call 2012 - Industry, SI Broader Scope and Open Excellence |