Dr Jasminder Sidhu

Research Associate

Physics

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I am a UK Quantum Technologies Research Fellow and have worked in theoretical quantum optics, information, and communications. I obtained my PhD from the University of Sheffield and an MSci in Physics from Imperial College London. I currently work at the interface of finite and one-shot quantum information theory. Specifically, I am currently working on developing novel schemes that determine optimal experimental implementations for enhanced sensing and satellite-based quantum communications over long distances, where finite statistics naturally arise owing to finite quantum channels between satellites and optical ground stations.

I work closely with experimentalists and engineers to model and guide the design of upcoming satellite quantum key distribution missions, including the UK Quantum Communications Hub mission, QUARC/ROKS, and the Canadian QEYSSat mission. My work is primarily steered by practical designs and constraints, involving a range of numerical techniques for computational modelling and theoretical work on security analyses.

Prizes and awards

Global engagements Funding: Recipient; 10/1/2021
SUPA Short Term Visits Funding: Recipient; 2/2020
Fellow of the Higher Education Award: Recipient; 4/2018

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Qualifications

I have been heavily involved in teaching at varying capacities and have been accredited as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

I also work heavily on outreach programmes to break down complex concepts and communicate them effectively to the public. I have spoken at secondary schools to motivate and engage students in the potential of quantum technologies and led the development of animation to highlight the importance of satellite quantum communications, which featured in the UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase and the UK Quantum Communications Hub website.

I am the Science Faculty Representative to the public engagement at the University of Strathclyde and have been working to implement strategic goals towards the university's ambitious 2025 Vision.

Publications

Linear optics and photodetection achieve near-optimal unambiguous coherent state discrimination: Sidhu Jasminder S, Bullock Michael S, Guha Saikat, Lupo Cosmo; Quantum (2023)
Simulating quantum repeater strategies for multiple satellites: Wallnöfer Julius, Hahn Frederik, Gündoğan Mustafa, Sidhu Jasminder S, Wiesner Fabian, Walk Nathan, Eisert Jens, Wolters Janik; Communications Physics Vol 5 (2022); https://doi.org/10.1038/s42005-022-00945-9
Finite resource performance of small satellite-based quantum key distribution missions: Islam Tanvirul, Sidhu Jasminder S, Higgins Brendon L, Brougham Thomas, Vergoossen Tom, Oi Daniel K L, Jennewein Thomas, Ling Alexander; (2022); https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2204.12509
Quantum physics in space: Belenchia Alessio, Carlesso Matteo, Bayraktar Ömer, Dequal Daniele, Derkach Ivan, Gasbarri Giulio, Herr Waldemar, Li Ying Lia, Rademacher Markus, Sidhu Jasminder, Oi Daniel KL, Seidel Stephan T, Kaltenbaek Rainer, Marquardt Christoph, Ulbricht Hendrik, Usenko Vladyslav C, Wörner Lisa, Xuereb André, Paternostro Mauro, Bassi Angelo; Physics Reports Vol 951, pp. 1-70 (2022); https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physrep.2021.11.004
Finite key effects in satellite quantum key distribution: Sidhu Jasminder S, Brougham Thomas, McArthur Duncan, Pousa Roberto G, Oi Daniel KL; npj Quantum Information Vol 8 (2022); https://doi.org/10.1038/s41534-022-00525-3
Topical white paper : a case for quantum memories in space: Gündoğan Mustafa, Jennewein Thomas, Asadi Faezeh Kimiaee, Ros Elisa Da, Sağlamyürek Erhan, Oblak Daniel, Vogl Tobias, Rieländer Daniel, Sidhu Jasminder, Grandi Samuele, Mazzarella Luca, Wallnöfer Julius, Ledingham Patrick, LeBlanc Lindsay, Mazzera Margherita, Mohageg Makan, Wolters Janik, Ling Alexander, Atatüre Mete, Riedmatten Hugues de, Oi Daniel, Simon Christoph, Krutzik Markus; (2021)

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Research interests

My research interest is at the intersection of quantum information theory and practical devices that can be implemented. I have worked on:

1. understanding and developing finite key analyses for quantum key distribution,

2. developing efficient routing protocols for quantum resources towards a long-term quantum internet through distributed technologies,

3. determining fundamental precision limits for quantum metrology and sensing,

4. working towards practical quantum receivers that can be implemented in the laboratory and can outperform existing receivers.

I am also interested in researching how methods in quantum computing can be used to provide robust quantum estimation procedures.

Professional activities

Careers in Quantum Technologies: Communications - Secondary School Assembly: Recipient; 18/5/2022
Quantum receivers for phase-shift keying at low powers: Speaker; 13/3/2022
Quantum information Processing: Participant; 5/3/2022
Practical advances in quantum information theory: Speaker; 28/2/2022
Animation on Satellite-based quantum communications: Recipient; 5/11/2021
Encoding practical devices for realisable state discrimination: Speaker; 26/10/2021

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