StruQT - Deploying Structured Light for Quantum Technologies

The StruQT proposal presents a feasible two-step project to deploy optical quantum technologies in the state of São Paulo, purposefully exploring the structured light toolbox. First, I propose to establish an advanced quantum optics laboratory in the university of São paulo, the QSlab - USP, focused not only on proof-of-principle research on structured quantum light, but also on real-world applications of quantum optics solutions in quantum communications, and metrology. Second, I plan to realize the first connections of a hybrid quantum network in São Paulo, the QneSP, distributing entangled photons via the existing fiber infrastructure and setting a new free-space quantum channel across the city skyline. The success of the StruQT proposal will result in the start of one of the first quantum communication infrastructures in the country, and in the establishment of a world-class research group in the field of optical quantum technologies.