Workshop for Quantum Repeaters and Networks
Workshop for Quantum Repeaters and Networks (WQRN)
About WQRN
The 1998 proposal introducing a quantum repeater resulted in high-profile efforts on vital components needed to establish a multi-node quantum network. Quantum repeaters utilize quantum entanglement, quantum memories, techniques for suppressing quantum errors and quantum teleportation to dramatically enhance both the reach and bit rate of quantum communication. Various experimental schemes have been proposed and components developed, and early experimental efforts are working towards the realization of a quantum repeater. Despite the progress, significant challenges remain, first in proof-of-principle demonstrations and then in the development of practical systems adequate for deployment in the field.
The goal of this workshop is to bring the active research community together to discuss the progress, challenges and new possible directions for quantum repeaters and networks. We invite researchers working on key enabling technologies and system integration, protocols for connecting repeaters across network links with high fidelity, architectures for large-scale networks, and applications of distributed quantum entanglement.
The WQRN has been and continues to be a limited-attendance, few-day workshop, in which participants are given the opportunity to share ideas, directions, and concerns to advance the state of the field. Talks are by invitation only and catered to broadly cover the applications, theory, components, and worldwide directions in quantum repeaters and networks. These talks frame group discussion sessions for which all participants are welcome to contribute; participants are also welcome to contribute to a poster session.
WQRN4 will be held September 11-13, 2024, in beautiful Montreux, Switzerland.
Please see the local host's web page for more information.
Committees
Steering Committee
WQRN4 Program Subcommittee
Previous WQRNs
Chicago, USA, 2022
The third WQRN was held the weekend of
August 19-21, 2022 at the David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago.
Quantum networks: theory and metrics
Chair: Liang Jiang, University of Chicago
Seefeld, Austria, 2017
The second WQRN was held in Seefeld, in the Austrian Alps, in September of 2017.
What can we do with quantum networks? What do we want to do?
Asilomar, USA, 2015
The first WQRN was held in the historic coastal location of Asilomar, in Pacific Grove, California, in May of 2015.
Quantum Repeaters: Objectives, Definitions and Architecture
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions
Q1. How can I learn more?
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Q2: How is WQRN organized?
WQRN is organized according to its charter, which indicates how the steering committee is assembled and updated, as well as how local organization and program planning are conducted.
Q3: How do I register to attend the workshop?
Please visit the local page for the upcoming workshop for program, travel, registration, and more.
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