About Thrust 4
In addition to the technical innovation, CQN is working to ensure that society is well prepared for broad, affordable, and equitable access to the quantum internet and its economy. CQN is already studying the social and policy implications of this budding technology. To do this, CQN supports social science research on the legal, economic, and social implications of quantum communications.
Thrust 4 Projects
Quantum Internet Standards and Governance
- Internet trust infrastructures
- Quantum RFCs
- Quantum standards and patent law
- Quantum mixnets
- Quantum internet governance
Quantum Technology Marketplace
- Preparing the economic and regulatory conditions for a market in quantum components and applications
- Incentivizing the research and development of quantum technologies
Post-Quantum Privacy and Security
- Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)
- Provably secure communications
- Sustainable privacy policy
Equitable Access, Fairness, and Accountabiilty
- Closing the access gap
- Quantum Technology Policymaking and Accountability
Quantum Applications Roadmap
- Defining real-world applications of quantum networking technology
- Coordinated with Industry Advisory Board input
Thrust 4 Lead
Thrust 4 CQN Pillar Integration
Research
- Thrust 1, Thrust 2, Thrust 3, and Testbeds
- New application Insights, technical colloquia focusing on the social impact of quantum technologies
- Uncharted societal impacts of new technologies
Diversity & Culture of Inclusion
- QuEST Participation and Mentoring
- DCI Lead representation on Thrust 4 project selection
- Joint social science and engineering projects
Engineering Workforce Development
- New course modules, people entanglement workshops
- Create a repository of societal impact research and white papers
Innovation Ecosystem
- Applications roadmap
- Societal impacts of Quantium technologies beyond the Quantum Internet