stillingsbetegnelse:
PhD scholarship in High Dimensional Quantum Key Distribution Based on Space Division Multiplexing

jobbeskrivelse:
DTU Fotonik works with all areas of photonic engineering, including a strong focus on optical communications. We are hereby announcing a PhD position in optical quantum key distribution systems based on space division multiplexing technologies. This project is part of the newly established centre of excellence Silicon Photonics for Optical Communications (SPOC) funded by the Danish National Research Foundation. The SPOC centre will significantly advance the state-of-the-art in applications of silicon photonics and this PhD project will be at the heart of this activity. Responsibilities and tasks Quantum key distribution (QKD) provides an amazing way that could fundamentally secure our communications. This PhD project will aim to design and implement high-dimensional (HD) QKD protocols using silicon Photonic integrated circuits (PICs). A key issue for the PhD is to experimentally demonstrate novel HD-QKD schemes based on space division multiplexing which allow higher channel capacity in the telecom wavelength range, i.e. around 1550 nm. The PhD will explore novel HD-QKD schemes using advanced fibres that support propagation of so-called higher order modes, and taking advantage of the silicon PICs with integrated higher order mode couplers. The topics that may be included in the PhD program include: •Study and simulation of HD-QKD protocol •Analyze quantum channel noise •Design and realization of silicon PICs for HD-QKD •Application of silicon PICs in HD-QKD communication systems. The project is primarily experimental. However, it is expected that results will be compared with theoretical data if possible. This will happen through collaboration with corresponding theoretical activities at the department. Qualifications The candidate should have a master's degree in applied physics, applied mathematics, photonics engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree. A solid background in optics and quantum photonics is an asset, knowledge of fibre optics and nonlinear fibre optics is an advantage. We expect the candidate to have interest in supervision of students and assisting with teaching activities. Good communication skills in written and spoken English are a must. Approval and Enrolment The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide. Assessment The assessment of the applicants will be made by centre leader Professor Leif Katsuo Oxenløwe, Professor Karsten Rottwitt, Associate Professor Michael Galili, Researcher Yunhong Ding, and postdoc. Davide Bacco. Further information Further information may be obtained from centre leader Prof. Leif Katsuo Oxenløwe +45 45253784, lkox (at) fotonik.dtu.dk, Prof. Karsten Rottwitt, +45 45256384, karo (at) fotonik.dtu.dk Assoc. Prof. Michael Galili +45 45256608, mgal (at) fotonik.dtu.dk, Researcher Yunhong Ding +45 45256587, yudin (at) fotonik.dtu.dk, and Postdoc. Davide Bacco, +45 45253877, dabac (at) fotonik.dtu.dk. You can read more about DTU Fotonik on http://www.fotonik.dtu.dk. Application Please submit your online application no later than 31 August 2016. Applications must be submitted as one pdf file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one pdf file. The file must include: •A letter motivating the application (cover letter) •Curriculum vitae •Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (an official translation into English) •Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here) Candidates may apply prior to ob­tai­ning their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it. All in

Arbejdsgiver Navn: Danmarks Tekniske Universitet

Arbejdsgiver telefonnummer: 45252525

Arbejdsgiver faxnummer: 45881799

Job kort beskrivelse:
Undervisning og forskning på universiteter og højere læreranstalter

land: Danmark

region: Hovedstaden

krævede uddannelse: Ikke angivet

Kilde til jobtilbud: AMS, Offentlige arbejdsformidlinger, Danmark