PhD in Physics

Entanglement distribution is a foundational capability for quantum networks, enabling diverse quantum technologies including—but not limited to—quantum key distribution (QKD). This PhD project will investigate optical quantum repeaters for long-distance secure QKD. You will develop theoretical frameworks to analyse repeater architectures, evaluating both amplifier-enhanced and memory-assisted protocols. The aim is to provide design guidelines for future experimental implementations of quantum repeater networks, specifying hardware requirements and performance benchmarks.