Quantum cryptography for data protection in the era of quantum computers [QCT21/22, Seminar #09]

By Dr. Verónica Fernández Mármol (CSIC). In this seminar, we will go from the motivation and emergence of quantum cryptography to its physical implementation and challenges, with special emphasis on transmission through free-space channels, both for terrestrial and space applications. We will also overview the current situation and future prospects of the field worldwide, including at national level, with details of the developments made at CSIC. Verónica Fernández Mármol is a Tenured Scientist at CSIC, where she works at the Group of Cryptography and Information Security (GiCSI), from the Institute of Physical and Information Technologies of CSIC (ITEFI). Veronica leads the Quantum Communication research line, focused on experimental quantum key distribution systems in free-space transmission channels for high-speed metropolitan applications and enabling technologies. She has published more than 30 scientific contributions in the field, is the co-coordinator of the Quantum Technologies Platform from CSIC, and advisory committee of optical satellite communication programs for the European Space Agency (ESA). Her topics of research include QKD for airborne and satellite communications, discrete and continuous variables QKD in free-space and novel protocols such as measurement device independent QKD protocols in air. Webinar hosted by Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, as part of its Master in Quantum Computing Technology (https://www.quantum-explore.com)