Quantum Microwave Imaging
The research related to this collaboration is aimed at the study of Quantum technology Radar (both in the optical and RF domains), with particular attention to applications of imaging, to evaluate the feasibility, possible fields of application and advantages with respect to the technology of classic radar. The research consists of a first part, aimed at gathering information on the state of the art of technology and application scenarios; and a second part, aimed at construction of a mathematical model of quantum imaging radar and a model for its classical counterpart, in order to compare its performances. Their final result, will be the development of a source code, containing the implementation of this model in order to conduct tests and simulations on welldefined scenarios.
The following results are expected from the research (including both the optical and the RF):
- Analysis of the state of the art of single pixel QI protocols and imaging QI protocols
- Analysis of the state of the art of the calculation methods of the performances related to the protocols
- Analysis of the state of the art of the technologies currently used in Quantum Illumination to generate and measure quantum signals
- Choosing a quantum imaging radar model deemed promising for a given application scenario, technology and/or performance
- Development of a quantum radar imaging model for the evaluation of performances according to operational requirements and environmental parameters
- Development of a classic imaging radar model, similar to the previous one, to evaluate the performance difference and demonstrate the possible benefit of quantum technology
- Source code, developed based on the templates in 5. and 6. to be used for an analysis of comparative performance of classical and quantum radar
- Identification of operational scenarios and conditions that present advantages significant from the application of the quantum solution, starting from the comparative analysis.