Dr Guttridge and Dr Reeves have received funding from the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to pursue work in quantum communications and quantum sensing and detection.
Their projects could have wide-ranging applications in medicine and security, in addition to expanding our understanding of quantum technology.
The research will also strengthen our international partnerships as we collaborate with top physicists from Canada.
Quantum sensors
Dr Guttridge, with co-investigators Professor Simon Cornish and Professor Stuart Adams, will lead a Together, they will develop arrays of quantum sensors that surpass the standard quantum limit, improving both sensitivity and precision for applications in medical diagnostics, defence, and fundamental physics.Secure communications
Meanwhile, Dr Reeves will take the lead on a This program aims to develop deployable, mobile Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) links with reduced infrastructure and cost, enhancing secure communications for various applications.Boost for quantum research
Dr Reeves will receive nearly £400,000 for the research, while Dr Guttridge was awarded £500,000.This funding is part of a £6.5 million joint initiative to boost innovative quantum projects in the UK and Canada.
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