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Scope

This meeting brings together communities of experts in quantum communication, quantum information, quantum nanoscale physics, photonics, and networking. In the framework of quantum information processing the quantum communication mainly deals with encoding and securely distributing quantum states of light in optical fiber or in free space providing grounds for quantum cryptography applications. Advancements in quantum communication area over last decade have made the metropolitan quantum networks a reality. The practical secure satellite communication is clearly within the reach.

It became clear with rapid advancement of modern nanoscale technology that quantum photonic devices naturally communicate with each other either electromagnetically or by virtue of an electron transport. Basic laws of quantum physics and quantum electromagnetics govern this type of communication at nanoscale. To a macroscopic observer such nanoscale systems could appear in a form a structured or unstructured network. The cross-disciplinary merger of quantum physics and nanophotonics with principles of networking in communication opens new perspective for developing modern quantum communication applications with an eye on practical devices.

This conference is devoted to the discussion of new challenges in quantum communication and quantum networking that extends from the nanoscale to a global satellite communication networks. It will place particular emphasis on basic quantum science effects and on emerging technological solutions leading to practical applications in communication industry.

Technical Topics and Program Chairs:

1. Free-space Quantum Communication on Earth and Space
   Chair: Paolo Villoresi (University of Padova, Italy)
2. Long-distance quantum communication in telecom fiber networks
   Chair: Harald Weinfurter (University of Munich, Germany)
3. Quantum electron transport in nanoscale semiconductor structures
   Chair: Axel Lorke (University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany)
4. Nanophotonics devices for quantum communication
   Chair: Lorenzo Pavesi (University of Trento, Italy)
5. Hybrid quantum systems: connecting Photons - Atoms - Solid state devices
   Chair: Jörg Schmiedmayer (Technical University of Vienna, Austria)
6. Superconducting nanoscale devices in quantum communication
   Chair: Andrea Fiore (Technical University Eindhoven, Netherlands)
7. Nanomechanical quantum systems and their interaction with nonclassical light
   Chair: Markus Aspelmeyer (University of Vienna, Austria)
8. Entanglement as a Resource for Quantum Communication
   Chair: Saverio Pascazio (University of Bari, Italy)
9. Practical applications of quantum communication and networking
   Chair: Andreas Poppe (ARC Seibersdorf, Austria)

Workshop:

1. Quantum and Classical Information Security
   Chair: Romain Alléaume (Institut télécom / Télécom ParisTech, France)

Keynote Speakers:

1. Jörg Kotthaus
   Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
   Title: "Non-equilibrium interaction between quantum devices"
2. Eugene S. Polzik
   Niels Bohr Institute, Copenhagen University
   Title: "Quantum communication between quantum memories"

Invited Speakers (updated weekly):

Important Dates:

Submission Instructions:

All authors are required to submit a 2-page Summary of their presentation by the May 31 deadline followed by a PDF version of the full paper in English. Full papers are limited to 12 pages (invited papers), or 8 pages (contributed papers), and must fulfill the submission details listed at: http://www.quantumcomm.org/submission.shtml and the Author's Kit for the LNICST style listed at: http://www.quantumcomm.org/submission.shtml#3. Presentation will be either oral or in poster format, as deemed appropriate by the Technical Program Committee.

Publication:

All submitted papers will be subject to a rigorous peer-review. Accepted papers will be published by Springer in the QuantumComm Conference Proceedings, under the LNICST - joint publication series of ICST and Springer: http://www.springer.com.

Workshop and Tutorial Proposals:

Proposals for Special Sessions, Workshops, and Tutorials are encouraged. Potential Workshop and Tutorial organizers should submit a proposal outlining scope/motivation of the session/tutorial, list of invited papers (still subject to peer-review).