Session 1 — Quantum Computing

Photonic quantum computers are dramatically different from other approaches to quantum computing and create several different challenges to system engineering. Non-photonic quantum computers also heavily rely on photonic technology from their control systems, to lasers, to microwave component technology and on to lithographic tools. This session will explore both the component technology required for these systems and some of the application space that will be enabled by quantum computing technologies.

Session 2 — Quantum Supply Chain

The quantum supply chain relies heavily on photonic technologies from their control systems, to lasers, to microwave component technology and on to lithographic tools. This session will explore both the component technology required for these systems and some of the application space that will be enabled by quantum technologies. This session will focus on photonics components, network equipment, and ast feed forward electronics essential to controlling flying qubits.

Session 3 — Quantum Sensing

One of the most advanced areas is quantum sensing but it also one that must displace already cheap and ubiquitous sensing technology. This technology is basically enabled by state-of-the-art lasers and optical technology that manipulates everything from spins in diamonds to electrons in Rydberg atoms. This session will describe some of the needs and requirements that will be essential for quantum sensors to displace existing technology.

Session 4 — Quantum Communication

Researchers and companies are creating ultra-secure communication networks that be the beginning of a quantum internet. What does that look like and what is the role of photonic technologies. Session 4 will describe current capabilities such as quantum key distribution and discuss the future technologies that will be needed to build extended quantum networks that may eventually lead to the quantum enabled internet. These systems require both state-of-the-art classical communication technology along with quantum sources of light and single photon detectors and novel devices such as quantum repeaters and quantum memory.