Quantum Internet of Things (Q-IoT) Physical Layer Precursors

The aim of the project is to develop the technological basis for the future Quantum Internet of Things (Q-IoT), which combines classical IoT technologies with quantum solutions. In the area of materials engineering, the project focuses on issues related to quantum sensors and their integration with classical microelectronic systems and microinformatics systems. Tasks carried by the NME team address issues such as hardware security and data protection in Q-IoT, including in particular: exploring the use of quantum random number generators (QRNGs) and physically unclonable functions (PUFs) in IoT systems; the use of quantum sensors for the detection of hardware Trojans (HWTs) in electronic circuits, which is crucial for hardware security in IoT. In addition, the research attempts to develop a classical layer in Q-IoT understood as designing systems using FPGAs to support control and signal processing of quantum sensors. The development of an own independent quantum random number generator in the Open Source Hardware concept is assumed.