Session Date/Time: 27 Mar 2023 06:30

qirg

Summary

The Quantum Internet Research Group (QIRG) meeting featured presentations on quantum network testbeds in the Netherlands, the US (Illinois Express Quantum Metropolitan Area Network - IEQMAN), and Japan, followed by an update on the quantum internet use case draft. Additionally, there was a presentation of entanglement delivery using a quantum stack and an announcement about a new book on quantum communications.

Key Discussion Points

Netherlands Quantum Network Testbed: Development of a national quantum network connecting academic, telecom, and end-user sites. Focus on hardware, software, standardization, and use-case applications.
Illinois Express Quantum Metropolitan Area Network (IEQMAN): Design and implementation of a metropolitan-scale quantum network using deployed optical fiber. Architecture focuses on flexibility, coexisting classical/quantum information, and centralized control.
Japanese Quantum Network Development: Vision for a world of quantum data, connecting quantum computers and enabling secure quantum communication. Focus on integrating quantum memory and networking technologies.
Quantum Internet Use Case Draft: Addressing comments and preparing for research group last call. Removal of overly strong claims and updates based on recent IETF radiation documents.
Entanglement Delivery Using Quantum Stack: Experimental demonstration of a programmable quantum network node and stack. Focus on delivering entanglement, demonstrating the feasibility of running simple applications with minimal overhead.
Quantum Communications Book: Publication of a textbook on quantum communications, with the aim to provide introductory material for undergraduates. The textbook is open source and includes exercises.

Decisions and Action Items

Use Case Draft: Issue research group last call on the mailing list with a two week response window.
All: Provide feedback on the newly published quantum communications book.

Next Steps

Circulate the version 15 of the Use Case draft to the mailing list for last call.
Continue development and experimentation on quantum network testbeds.
Further explore use cases for quantum internet technology.