Dr. Oliver Slattery, a physicist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has been working on quantum communications and networking research since joining NIST in 1998. His current focus is on developing single-photon sources and detectors for quantum communication applications.
Slattery has extensive experience in both physics and engineering, having earned degrees in physics and electrical engineering from the University of Limerick and Johns Hopkins University. He has worked on various projects at NIST, including the Rotating Wheel Braille Display, which won a prestigious R&D 100 award and Department of Commerce bronze medal.
In his current role leading NIST’s Quantum Communications Project, Slattery and his team are developing single-photon frequency conversion systems, which won a Department of Commerce bronze medal in 2015. These systems are crucial for enabling secure quantum communication networks.
The Quantum Communications Project aims to bridge the gap between fundamental quantum mechanics and practical information technology applications. Slattery’s expertise in both physics and engineering positions him well to advance this important research area.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/itl/itl-speakers-bureau-oliver-slattery
Keywords: single-photon sources, quantum communications, quantum networks, frequency conversion
