Developing the Roadmap to Quantum Communications in Space
January 30 – 31, 2020
University of California – Berkeley
7 Gauss Way
Berkeley, California 94720
The Workshop on Space Quantum Communications and Networks, hosted by the Space Sciences Laboratory at the University of California – Berkeley, sponsored by NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation and the National Institute of Standards and Technology bring together esteemed technical and program leaders from academia, industry, and government agencies who, over two days, will determine which critical quantum technologies for space communications and networking NASA need to develop and mature for an efficiently-designed and executed quantum-technology demonstration space mission.
Long-distance quantum communication in space will soon be a reality. Yet, rapid advancements in technologies, such as entanglement sources, memory devices, repeaters, sensors, detectors, and distribution systems still need further research and development for best use on space-based platforms.
Scope of the Workshop
[1] Critically evaluating various mission design concepts for a NASA space-based quantum- communication technology demonstration mission
[2] Converging on a small subset of quantum communications and networking experiments suitable for space applications
[3] Identifying key technology gaps, and promote new and emerging technologies to enable such a mission within a 5-year horizon
[4] Identifying potential collaborations and partnerships between NASA and other government agencies, industry, and academia and international partners
Workshop keynote speakers will highlight the latest developments in quantum communications and networking science and technologies to help set the stage for in-depth panel discussions focusing on mission goals, mission concepts, mission technology requirements and gaps, and mission systems architectures. Keynote speakers will be: Dr. Carl Williams (NIST), Dr. Scott Hamilton (MIT-Lincoln Lab), Prof. Paul Kwiat (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Dr. T.R Govindan (NASA ARC), Prof. Umesh Vazirani (University of California, Berkeley), and Dr. William Clark (General Dynamics Mission Systems).
Panel Chairs
Dr. John Lekki (NASA GRC)
Panel on Mission Goals
Dr. Eleanor Rieffel (NASA ARC)
Panel on Mission Concepts,
Dr. Babak Saif (NASA GSFC)
Panel on Mission Technology Requirements and Gaps
Prof. Saikat Guha (University of Arizona)
Panel on Mission Systems Architectures
Attendance at the workshop is by INVITATION ONLY. Workshop presentations, panel discussions, and final recommendations will become publicly available following its conclusion.
For more information contact:
Nasser Barghouty
Quantum Science and Technology Lead
Space Communications and Navigation Program
NASA Headquarters
nasser.barghouty@nasa.gov
202-358-1980
Flyer
Workshop_On_Space_Quantum_Communications_and_Networks.pdf
Agenda
Agenda_01.29.2020.pdf
Hotel Reservations
Hotel_Reservations_12.19.19.pdf
Parking Information
Parking_Info.pdf
Requested Background Reading (Homework)
IAC-19-B2.7.12_Overview_of_NASA_NSQL_Program_Paper.pdf
IAC-19-B2.7.12_Overview_of_NASA_NSQL_Program_Presentation.pdf
Proceedings Website
www.nasa.gov/directorates/heo/scan/engineering/technology/quantum_communications_workshop_proceedings