ICST - QUANTUMCOMM 2009: Call for Papers

	QUANTUMCOMM 2009 The 1st International ICST Conference on Quantum Communication and Quantum Networking 26 - 30 October 2009, Vico Equense, Italy
www.quantumcomm.org
*** Sponsors Sponsored by ICST Technically co-sponsored by CREATE-NET *** Steering Committee   Imrich Chlamtac (Chair), CREATE-NET, Italy Steering Committee Co-Chairs Andrea Simoni, Fondazione Bruno Kessler, Italy Alexander Sergienko, Boston University, USA Steve Bush, GE Global Research, USA Fabrizio Illuminati, University of Salerno, Italy *** Organizing Committee General Chair Alexander Sergienko, Boston University, USA Publicity Chair Saverio Pascazio, University of Bari, Italy Website Chair Shawn Doria, Boston University, USA Workshop Chair Romain Alléaume, Ecole Nat. Supérieure des Télécommunications, France Conference Coordinator Robert Varga, ICST *** Related Conferences To find out about other conferences in the field of e-nano technology >> click here *** ICST Membership Not a member of ICST yet? See >> a list of complimentary professional services you could immediately benefit from. *** Location Vico Equense is a coastal town in the province of Naples, Campania, Italy. A popular destination for tourists, it is relatively close to the ferry to the island of Capri, the volcano Vesuvius, and the ancient town of Pompeii. Vico Equense is part of the greater Bay of Naples metropolitan are. For more information >>click here.	CALL FOR PAPERS Scope QUANTUMCOMM brings together communities of experts in quantum communication, quantum information, quantum nanoscale physics, photonics, and networking. In the framework of quantum information processing the quantum communication mainly deals with encoding and securely distributing quantum states of light in optical fiber or in free space providing grounds for quantum cryptography applications. Advancements in quantum communication area over last decade have made the metropolitan quantum networks a reality. The practical secure satellite communication is clearly within the reach. It became clear with rapid advancement of modern nanoscale technology that quantum photonic devices naturally communicate with each other either electromagnetically or by virtue of an electron transport. Basic laws of quantum physics and quantum electromagnetics govern this type of communication at nanoscale. To a macroscopic observer such nanoscale systems could appear in a form a structured or unstructured network. The cross-disciplinary merger of quantum physics and nanophotonics with principles of networking in communication opens new perspective for developing modern quantum communication applications with an eye on practical devices. This conference is devoted to the discussion of new challenges in quantum communication and quantum networking that extends from the nanoscale to a global satellite communication networks. It will place particular emphasis on basic quantum science effects and on emerging technological solutions leading to practical applications in communication industry. Topics and Chairs We invite researchers, academicians, practitioners, and others to submit original papers describing new research, applications, or case studies. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:: Free-space Quantum Communication on Earth and Space Chair: Paolo Villoresi (University of Padova, Italy) Long-distance quantum communication in telecom fiber networks Chair: Harald Weinfurter (University of Munich, Germany) Quantum electron transport in nanoscale semiconductor structures Chair: Axel Lorke (University of Duisburg, Germany) Nanophotonics devices for quantum communication Chair: Lorenzo Pavesi (University of Trento, Italy) Hybrid quantum systems: connecting Photons - Atoms - Solid state devices Chair: Jörg Schmiedmayer (Technical University of Vienna, Austria) Superconducting nanoscale devices in quantum communication Chair: Andrea Fiore (Technical University Eindhoven, Netherlands) Nanomechanical quantum systems and their interaction with nonclassical light Chair: Markus Aspelmeyer (University of Vienna, Austria) Entanglement as a Resource for Quantum Communication Chair: Saverio Pascazio (University of Bari, Italy) Practical applications of quantum communication and networking Chair: Andreas Poppe (ARC Seibersdorf, Austria) Co-Located Workshop >>Quantum and Classical Information Security Publication Official conference proceedings of ICST sponsored events appear in the Lecture Notes of ICST (LNICST) series jointly published by ICST and Springer. Inclusion in LNICST offers >>the following benefits to authors. Submission For submission instructions >>click here. Important Dates: Paper submission due: 31 May 2009 Acceptance notification: 15 July 2009 Final papers due: 30 August 2009

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