NIST researchers are developing a quantum internet protocol for superconducting quantum computers, aiming to create the world’s first quantum network by 2026. The team is focusing on continuous variable quantum entanglement distribution using optically generated two-mode squeezed states, with down-conversion to microwave domain using NIST’s membrane-coupled resonator devices. The project will test novel microwave-optical transducers, develop networking protocols, and establish practical limits for quantum state measurement. The research is funded by the National Quantum Initiative and offers collaboration opportunities for US and international researchers.
Keywords: Networking, Entanglement, Quantum, Security, Transduction
