Quantum Image Teleportation with Entangled Light Sources

Quantum entanglement enables secure communication and the teleportation of information across a quantum network. Until now, quantum teleportation has only been achieved for low-dimensional systems, and as a result, it has never been achieved for images. In this PhD project, we will implement the first high-dimensional teleportation protocol suitable for teleporting the information contained in images. This work will provide a pathway to teleporting high-dimensional quantum information across a quantum network, illustrating the maximum information that can be transmitted using quantum entanglement. This is an experimental PhD project in quantum optics and quantum information, and applicants should have a strong interest in experimental quantum science.

The Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPAQS) carries out broad range of world-leading research in photonic physics, engineering photonics and quantum sciences.

IPAQS builds on Heriot-Watt’s 40+ years of history in world-leading research in photonics and spans a broad range of research – from lasers and optical sensing approaches to future manufacturing methods to the fundamentals of quantum information. As our title suggests, there will be a special focus on quantum sciences and its close relationship with photonics-based technology.

Requirements
All applicants must have or expect to have a 1st class MChem, MPhys, MSci, MEng or equivalent degree by Autumn 2019. Selection will be based on academic excellence and research potential, and all short-listed applicants will be interviewed (in person or by Skype). DTP’s are only open to UK/EU applicants. DTP Studentships are only available for students who meet residency requirements set out by EPSRC

Closing Date
All applications must be received by 8th February 2019. All successful candidates must commence studies by 1st December 2019 at the very latest.

How to Apply
Apply Online: https://hwacuk.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Admissions/Pages/Login.aspx
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(a) in ‘Study Option’
You will need to select ‘Edinburgh’ and ‘Postgraduate Research’. ‘Programme’ presents you with a drop-down menu. Choose Bio-Engineering & Bio-Science PhD, Chemistry PhD, Physics PhD, Chemical Engineering PhD, Mechanical Engineering PhD or Electrical PhD as appropriate and select October 2019 for study option (this can be updated at a later date if required)
(b) in ‘Research Project Information’
You will be provided with a free text box for details of your research project. Enter Title and Reference number of the project for which you are applying and also enter the supervisor’s name.

This information will greatly assist us in tracking your application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application, it will not be considered until you have uploaded your CV and transcripts.