QUANTUM NETWORK
The Quantum Network is the first stage towards building a Quantum Internet. Creating a Quantum Channel through Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) is how we achieve this. With the advancement in quantum computing capabilities previously secure methods of encryption using AES-256 are now vulnerable to Grover’s algorithm. Harpe utilizes polarization states of single photons to encode bit values and transmit them over optical fiber using a time-bin phase-coding scheme to achieve stability in places where the influence of the environment on the transmission channel did not allow the use of polarization coding to achieve the quantum backbone network. Classical cryptography is based on algorithms, no matter what it might be eventually it can be broken and decrypted. Quantum cryptography is based on physical laws, every key is unique and has absolutely no algorithms in its base. It cannot be broken or decrypted by current technology. With this technology we achieve a quantum network from which we can build quantum key distribution, entanglement generation, quantum memory, and finally quantum computing. Trusted nodes with QKD devices are installed and quantum repeater(s) installation for telecommunications over large distances.
Once the quantum network is implemented we can take massive amounts of data that we want to secure and transfer it to the recipient from a few kilobytes to hundreds of terabytes. We encrypt it with quantum methods and transfer it in any suitable way even on open networks.
Harpe’s process to implementing your organizations quantum network is done in 5 stages:
Project Estimate and Preparing Specifications: At this stage, we’ll work to gather requirements and prepare specs for the organization’s needs (e.g., length of line, preferred terminal computers, etc). 1-2 Weeks
Proof of Concept: Ordering readily available off-the-shelf units at minimal volume, use standard software tools, get communication working at shorter line distance (e.g., between buildings). Cost is dramatically lower than full scale system.
Minimum Viable Product: Uses off-the-shelf hardware and software and add required elements for organization specific needs (e.g., data format, interface, type of computer, etc)
Full Scale System Setup: Ordering required amount of hardware from vendor (typically involves lead time), developing custom software (if needed), make system work to organization specifications. Run complete testing against specifications at the end.
Support and Training: Transfer knowledge to support personnel, provide required training and system maintenance.
Quantum computing is a vast and intriguing field. To get everyone acquainted with its terminology and how it works we have created a repository to educate the public from our Quantum Physicist Mr. Bartu Yaman. The curriculum includes:
Introduction to Quantum
What Is A Qubit?
Multiple Qubits
Quantum Algorithms
Physical Implementation
Configuration instructions are provided for Jupyter Notebook to get you started with Qiskit codes and practical algorithms. Also included are problems from IBM Quantum Challenge -Africa 2021 with attached solutions for Crop-Yield Problem, Quantum Speedups in Finance, and Quantum Chemistry for HIV.