PICQUE (DFM.AD002.022)

Thematic area

Physical sciences and technologies of matter

Project area

Structure responsible for the research project

Institute for photonics and nanotechnologies (IFN)

Project manager

ROBERTO OSELLAME
Phone number: 0223996075
Email: roberto.osellame@polimi.it

Abstract

Quantum optics represents an excellent experimental test bench for various novel concepts introduced within the framework of quantum information science. However, the realization of complex optical schemes consisting of many elements requires the introduction of waveguide technology to achieve the desired scalability, stability and miniaturization of the device. Hence, for photonic quantum technologies to have a significant real-world impact, quantum applications require integrated photonic devices, incorporating high efficient photon sources, detectors and circuits. High component density, low-loss and dynamically reconfigurable quantum waveguide circuits are essential to achieve a level of complexity of the circuits larger than what previously demonstrated. Fast reconfigurable waveguide circuits containing integrated detector arrays and sources will enable the realization of a variety of integration demonstrators with applications in different scientific and technological areas.

Goals

All the basic components of a photonic quantum processor will be addressed: generation, manipulation and detection of photon states. Particular attention will be devoted to potential applications and on how to interface all the different components. PICQUE will establish a world-class training platform spreading around the highly interdisciplinary/inter-sectorial European-led area of quantum integrated photonics. PICQUE will aim at forming the new generation of quantum information scientists, as well as figures being able to interact with the industry.

Start date of activity

01/09/2013

Keywords

Integrated single-photon sources, Integrated single-photon detectors, ; Integrated photonic circuits

Last update: 06/08/2025