Operationalising quantum communications

Project overview

Project title

Operationalising quantum communications for real-world deployment

Project description

This project will develop infrastructure for quantum communications including quantum memory technology and quantum communication protocols. The expected outcomes are a quantum memory platform for free-space communications and software architecture for operating quantum communications. This could result in a solution for deploying quantum communications technology within Australia for government, industry and public utilisation. 

Supervisory team

University

Name of university supervisor	Professor Ben Buchler
Name of university	The Australian National University
Email address	ben.buchler@anu.edu.au
Faculty	Research School of Physics, College of Science

CSIRO

Name of CSIRO supervisor	Dr Sebastian Kish
Email address	sebastian.kish@data61.csiro.au
CSIRO Business Unit	Data 61

Industry

Name of industry supervisor	Dr Aaron Tranter
Name of business/organisation	Aqacia Pty Ltd (Website)
Email address	aaron@aqacia.com

Further details

Primary location of student	Australian National University, Canberra ACT
Industry engagement component location	Aqacia Pty Ltd, Australian National University, Canberra ACT
Other locations	CSIRO Marsfield, 26 Pembroke Road, Marsfield NSW
Ideal student skillset	Experience in quantum technology is desirable. Some knowledge of quantum states of light/light matter interactions is also desirable. An interest in software development is advantageous but not necessary.
Application close date	Open until position filled
Apply	ANU