The postdoctoral researcher will conduct research and development in the area of photon sources for quantum communication over long-distance, free-space optical channels in support of the development of large-scale quantum networks. The postdoctoral researcher will define and conduct laboratory and field experiments involving Bell-state measurements, teleportation, and quantum key distribution

(QKD). The postdoctoral researcher will also analyze data, document research results, present findings at scientific conferences, and publish findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Experience is sought in the areas of 1) quantum sources including entangled photon sources and sub-Poissonian photon sources, 2) quantum entanglement and Bell-state measurements, 3) quantum entanglement distribution, teleportation, and QKD, and 4) quantum channels and quantum networks. A combination of laboratory and theoretical experience is desirable.

1. M. T. Gruneisen et al., “Modeling daytime sky access for a satellite quantum key distribution downlink,” Opt. Exp. 23(18), 23924 (2015)

2. M.T. Gruneisen et al., “Modeling satellite-Earth quantum channel downlinks with adaptive-optics coupling to single-mode fibers,” Opt Eng. 56(12) 126111 (2017)

3. M.T. Gruneisen et al., “Adaptive-optics-enabled quantum communication: a technique for daytime space-to-Earth Links,” PR Applied 16 014067 (2021)

4. R.N. Lanning et al., “Quantum communication over atmospheric channels: a framework for optimizing wavelength and filtering,” arXiv preprint 2104.10276 (2021)

5. R. Lafler et al., “An optimal polarization-entangled source: frequency-converted SPDC with degeneracy, indistinguishability, and ultra-high purity configurable over a large spectral range,” arXiv preprint 2107.08070 (2021)

Keywords:

Quantum Communication, Quantum Entanglement, Entanglement Distribution, Entangled-Photon Sources, Quantum Teleportation, Quantum Networks, Quantum Key Distribution, Parametric Down Conversion

Citizenship:  Open to U.S. citizens

Level:  Open to Postdoctoral and Senior applicants