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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.