The QPIS project led by Tim Schröder has won the Grand Challenge for Quantum Communication awarded by the BMBF

The “QPIS Quantum-Photonic Integrated Scalable Memory” project led by Tim Schröder, Head of the Joint Lab Diamond Nanophotonics (Coordinator, HU Berlin & FBH), Gregor Pieplow (HU Berlin), and Kai Müller (TU Munich) has won the Grand Challenge for Quantum Communication awarded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).

The project aims to develop an innovative, highly efficient quantum memory architecture, covering all components from quantum state generation to storage and readout. The system is based on integrated photonic circuits combined with spin defect centers in diamond. The nanofabrication of the Sawfish interface and the production of photonic chips were carried out by HU Berlin and FBH.

The Grand Challenge for Quantum Communication supports the application-oriented research and development of technologies to improve key technological factors for quantum tokens. As the sole winning project, QPIS will receive follow-up funding for three years to further advance its solution approach.

Further information in the HU-Berlin press release (in German).