Speaker
Prof.
Paolo Villoresi
(University of Padova)
Description
The most fundamental level of communications is realized with the exchange of quantum states, which is the essence of quantum communications. In this way, it is possible to connect different systems but also to analyse the changes introduced by communication channels. These possibilities are useful tools for the investigation of the basic principles of quantum mechanics. Quantum communication is also a useful tool for countering cyber attacks, through the secure exchange of cryptographic keys and the generation of genuine random numbers. The talk will present current aspects of ongoing research, in particular at the Res. Center for Quantum Technologies of the University of Padua and the QuantumFuture Research group.