SULI - DSL - Rinchiuso, Joseph - 2.27.26.

Argonne National Laboratory • Lemont, IL

20h

About The Position

Introduction. Argonne’s InterQnet project aims to demonstrate a three-node campus-scale heterogeneous network. The three nodes will be implemented by three different qubits: ytterbium (Yb) atoms, erbium (Er3+) ions, and superconducting quantum devices (microwave). Besides physically implementing the devices, we also plan to model the devices in our discrete-event quantum network simulator called SeQUeNCe. The motivation is to observe the behavior of the futuristic devices in the simulation world, before the devices are fully implemented in the real world. Also, we could scale the quantum network to a very large size in the simulation world, which is difficult to achieve in the real world at present. Task. The candidate will first read and understand a conference paper titled Simulation of a Heterogeneous Quantum Network (arXiv). The candidate will extend this conference paper into a journal paper. The conference paper implemented a heterogeneous quantum network composed of ytterbium atoms and superconducting qubits. The candidate will need to implement a 3rd type qubit technology - erbium ion. The candidate will need to understand the underlying physical process of spin manipulation and photon emission inside erbium ion nodes. Then, the candidate will abstract the key parameters for each device and integrate the device models into SeQUeNCe. Finally, the student will develop quantum network protocols that generate remote entanglement between the device platforms.

Requirements

• The entirety of the appointment must be conducted within the United States.
• Applicants must be: Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited institution. Graduated from an accredited institution within the past 3 months; or Actively enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution.
• Must be 18 years or older at the time the appointment begins.
• Must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand a conference paper titled Simulation of a Heterogeneous Quantum Network (arXiv).
• Extend this conference paper into a journal paper.
• Implement a 3rd type qubit technology - erbium ion.
• Understand the underlying physical process of spin manipulation and photon emission inside erbium ion nodes.
• Abstract the key parameters for each device and integrate the device models into SeQUeNCe.
• Develop quantum network protocols that generate remote entanglement between the device platforms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed