Quantum Careers & Education Panel Photonics for Quantum Workshop,

Quantum Careers & Education Panel Photonics for Quantum Workshop, Jan 23, 2019 Moderator: Ben Zwickl, RIT School of Physics and Astronomy

Quantum Careers Flyer for Students Will be posted on the conference website.

Schedule 4:20-4:55 Panel Discussion Intro Moderator’s questions Audience questions 5-5:30 PM, Student Networking Q&A (adjacent in the 1829 room) All employers are welcome All students (all majors, undergrad and grad, from RIT and elsewhere) Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres

VIKAS ANANT, Ph.D. FOUNDER & CEO PHOTON SPOT, INC.

Quantum Information Science Integrity Service Excellence Dr. Bryant Wysocki Air Force Research Laboratory Approved for Public Release [Case # - 88ABW ‐2018-5082] Distribution Unlimited

High-end laser systems for scientific and industrial applications. Tom Tongue, TOPTICA Photonics www.toptica.com TOPTICA's products for applied quantum technology: Tunable Diode Lasers ps/fs Fiber Lasers Frequency Combs Wavelength Meters Laser Diodes Single Mode Diode Lasers Single Frequency Lasers Customized Solutions

Eric Dudley, PsiQuantum

Superconducting qubits Quantum process verification Algorithms High-speed, low-power memory Quantum key distribution Low-probability-of-detect communications Quantum imaging testbed Nanophotonics Mo Soltani, Raytheon https://www.raytheon.com/capabilities/products/quantum

Q1: Could you give examples of quantum technology jobs that your organization has hired recently or will hire soon?

Q2: What are the pathways into quantum technology jobs? Are there opportunities at all levels (BS, MS, PhD)?

Q3: What kinds of quantum-related skills and knowledge are useful in your organization?

Q4: What other kinds of supporting technologies and knowledge are useful (e.g., cryogenics)?

Audience questions

Student Networking Q&A 5-5:30 PM, (adjacent in the 1829 Room, this building) All employers are welcome All students (all majors, undergrad and grad, from RIT and elsewhere) Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres