Building Quantum Networks with Reconfigurable Instrumentation

Overview

Quantum communication promises ultra-secure information transfer, utilizing fundamental principles of quantum mechanics to encode and transmit data in ways that are impossible with classical systems. However, building robust quantum networks requires precise control and time synchronization between multiple lasers, RF modulators, and photon detectors. Reliable hardware is critical for maintaining coherence and fidelity.

In this webinar, we will introduce the fundamentals of quantum communications and demonstrate how a flexible FPGA-based platform can assist the development and testing of quantum communications protocols. Attendees will learn how software-designed instrumentation can maintain phase coherence for high-fidelity quantum links, precisely drive electro-optic and acousto-optic modulators for state preparation and encoding, and analyze single-photon events to visualize correlations and verify photon entanglement.

Through a live, simulated Bell-state measurement, we will illustrate how these capabilities work together, demonstrating the real-time generation, measurement, and analysis of correlated events. A live Q&A & session will follow.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:

• Quantum communication and networking principles using correlated quantum states
• See how software-defined instruments can simplify experimental implementation and measurement
• Discover how to configure pulse generation and detection setups for different protocols and network scenarios