Quantum Networking Research Internship

Aug. 2023 - Sep. 2023

Synopsis¶

During Summer 2023 I worked in the Smart Internet Lab at Bristol University. I was tasked with performing experiments on quantum and classical coexistence networks and fibres. I became familiar with a number of devices used for the experimental testbed such as: single photon detectors, wavelength selective switches, optical spectrum analysers, fibre channels and FPGAs. I also developed Python software to interact with some of these devices to record data and format the results.

The outcome of this internship led to a co-authorship of the paper ‘A Machine Learning-Assisted Quantum and Classical Co-existence System’

Skills¶

Below are the skills and experiences gained from the internship:

• Competencies with Python including equipment API and extensive use of numpy and matplotlib libraries
• Competencies using the aforementioned lab equipment/devices
• Knowledge of classical communication systems as well as the basics and principles of quantum communication systems
• Experience working in a team
• Experience in a lab environment
• Experience in a research environment