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Entangled-Photons for Quantum Networking

Location

Information Technology Laboratory, Applied and Computational Mathematics Division

opportunity location
50.77.11.C1141 Gaithersburg, MD

NIST only participates in the February and August reviews.

Advisers

name email phone
Paulina S Kuo paulina.kuo@nist.gov 301.975.4105

Description

Quantum networks rely on entangled photons to distribute quantum information across the network. In our group, we study these photon sources as well as ways to utilize and optimize them for use in quantum networks. These sources can be based on bulk crystals, engineered crystals, waveguides or integrated photonics. We work closely with the quantum network testbeds team in Gaithersburg to study deployment of these sources in real-world optical fiber networks.

P. S. Kuo, et al., "Domain-engineered, aperiodically-poled KTiOPO4 for polarization-entangled photons," Optical Materials Express 16, 1354 (2026).

D. He, P. S. Kuo, et al, "Single-photon time-of-flight measurements for benchmarking time transfer in quantum networks," J. Opt. Commun. Netw. 17, 1128 (2025).

key words

quantum network; optics; integrated photonics; electrical and optical engineering; entangled photons; entanglement;

Eligibility

citizenship

Open to U.S. citizens

level

Open to Postdoctoral applicants

Stipend

Base Stipend Travel Allotment Supplementation
$102,415.00 $3,000.00
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