An Introduction to Quantum Lidar and Quantum Radar

Level: Introductory Length: 4 hours Format: In-Person Lecture Intended Audience: Scientists, engineers, technicians, or managers who wish to learn more about what is new in quantum science that is being leveraged to develop quantum-enhanced solutions to sensing, communication, computing. Some familiarity with matrix algebra and probability theory is assumed. Description: This course introduces the state-of-the-art in quantum lidars and radars and some approaches to realizing them. The relevant quantum concepts are reviewed, as are some recent experimental investigations, and performance contrasted with that of the current sensors. Anyone who wants to gain an understanding of the state-of-the-art of quantum lidar and quantum radar, and some of the possible technological routes to building practical systems, would benefit from taking this course. Learning Outcomes: This course will enable you to: - summarize the basics of classical radars and lidars. - summarize the current technological approaches for classical radars and lidars. - explain basic, single-channel (coherent and incoherent) signal processing techniques used in modern radars. - summarize the basic approaches to multi-channel signal processing. - explain the different types of active and passive classical radars. - explain the basics of statistical detection theory to quantitatively compare performance of lidars/radars. - explain the basics of quantum physics of relevance to understanding quantum radars and quantum lidars. - summarize the classes of quantum-enhanced lidars and radars. - summarize the key technological approaches to quantum radars. - develop a thorough understanding of the state-of-the-art in single photon sources and detectors. - explain the state-of-the-art in entangled photon sources. - describe how to build quantum lidars. - describe approaches to build quantum radars. - explain the experimental results for quantum illumination lidar. - explain the experimental setup and results for quantum illumination radar. - identify the technological readiness levels of different approaches to quantum lidars and quantum radars. Instructor(s): Bhashyam Balaji has been developing advanced sensor signal processing, multi-target tracking and multi-sensor data fusion algorithms for operational airborne platforms for over 20 years while working at Defence R&D Canada. His recent research includes quantum information science and technology, particularly in the area of quantum sensing. He obtained his Ph.D. in theoretical particle physics from Boston University. Dr. Balaji is a Senior Member of the IEEE (SMIEEE) and a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (FIET). In 2018, he received the IEEE Canada Outstanding Engineer award. He is also an Associate at the Institute of Quantum Computing, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and an Adjunct Professor in the Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University. Event: SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing 2019 Course Held: 14 April 2019