Summary

Tobias Heindel leads a group called Quantum Communication Systems at the TU Berlin. They generate single particles of light called photons and use them to encode quantum information and transfer it between parties. This method of communication is ultra secure and provably secure based on the laws of quantum physics. The research group works with semiconductor quantum dots and other quantum emitters to create quantum light sources. While the development of a quantum internet is a long-term mission, quantum communication systems are already available and can be used for quantum-secured communication. Tobias Heindel shares his career journey from studying physics to becoming a group leader at TU Berlin. He discusses his research projects, including generating single photon states and entangled photon states from solid-state atoms for quantum communication. He also highlights the importance of collaboration and exchange with researchers around the world. Tobias expresses his wishes for a permanent position, the ability to offer permanent positions to his team members, and the establishment of an institute for solid-state quantum networking. During his takeover of the Real Scientists Nano Twitter account, he plans to introduce his team, showcase their lab work, and discuss the quantum ecosystem in Berlin.

Takeaways

• Quantum communication systems use single photons to encode and transfer quantum information in an ultra secure manner.
• Quantum light sources, such as semiconductor quantum dots, are used to generate single photons.
• The development of a quantum internet is a long-term mission, but quantum communication systems are already available and can be used for quantum-secured communication.
• The cost of quantum communication systems is currently high, but it is expected to become more affordable in the future. Tobias Heindel's career journey from studying physics to becoming a group leader at TU Berlin
• His research focuses on generating single photon states and entangled photon states for quantum communication
• Collaboration and exchange with researchers around the world are important aspects of his work
• His wishes include a permanent position, offering permanent positions to team members, and establishing an institute for solid-state quantum networking
• During his takeover of the Real Scientists Nano Twitter account, he plans to introduce his team, showcase their lab work, and discuss the quantum ecosystem in Berlin

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:24 Introduction to Quantum Communication Systems

08:35 Advantages of Quantum Light Sources

10:48 Wavelengths and Optical Fibers

12:06 Benefits of Quantum Communication

13:54 Ultra Secure Communication with Quantum Light Sources

14:45 Artificial Atoms and Quantum Emitters

16:48 Materials Used in Quantum Communication Systems

19:42 Availability of Quantum Communication Systems

21:59 Cost and Implementation of Quantum Communication Systems

25:30 Career Journey of Tobias Heindel

26:30 Toby's Journey in Quantum Optics

27:40 Starting His Own Research Group

29:30 The BMBF Funding

31:09 Favorite Research Project

32:57 QNET Project

36:29 Advantages of Being a Scientist

40:29 Wishes to Improve Research Experience

45:07 Taking Over Real Scientist Nano Twitter Account

51:00 intro music.mp3

51:07 LuxeSci_Ad.mp3

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