Technical Committee (TC) Quantum Technologies
TC QT facilitates the development of technical reports (TRs) and normative technical specifications (TSs) for quantum technologies and their deployment in secure communications, advanced networking, and sensing applications. The committee’s mission is to advance the framework required for quantum communications and quantum networks across diverse sectors, guiding the integration of quantum-based solutions that lay the groundwork for ultra-secure, interoperable, next-generation communications infrastructure.
This activity covers specifications for quantum communications, quantum networking, quantum sensing, satellite quantum communications, quantum random number generators (QRNGs), and quantum security protocols. TC QT addresses technical standards necessary for quantum information transmission, distributed quantum networking, cryptographic systems, and precision quantum-based measurements, ensuring interoperability for both present and future quantum solutions.
TC QT is also committed to support the European policy objectives and regulatory frameworks, including contributions to the European Quantum Act and the European Chips Act, while aligning with global, regional, and national requirements. The committee collaborates with regulatory authorities, treaty organisations, international and European standards bodies, as well as open-source and industry initiatives, ensuring that outputs are harmonised across the global quantum ecosystem.
Work includes contributing to the technical elements of ETSI responses to public policy inquiries and government standardisation requests, as well as delivering technical input for European and international quantum initiatives, such as the EuroQCI programme. TC QT’s standardisation work leverages outcomes from research frameworks like Horizon Europe and integrates expertise from ETSI’s pioneering efforts in quantum technologies.
TC QT facilitates the development and maintenance of reference models and technical interfaces for quantum systems, contributing to the transposition of quantum solutions into standardised platforms supporting secure, interconnected, and innovative quantum infrastructures.
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