SaTC 2.0: RES: Foundations of Quantum Cryptography — NSF Award to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MA, $1,200,000)
Recent years have witnessed rapid progress in building large-scale quantum computers, the existence of which could make current cryptographic tools for protecting online communication, financial transactions, medical records, and government systems ineffective. This project studies how to obtain security in a future wh
| Award title | SaTC 2.0: RES: Foundations of Quantum Cryptography |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2534400 |
| Awardee | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Amount obligated | $1,200,000 |
| Principal investigator | Vinod Vaikuntanathan |
| Program | Secure &Trustworthy Cyberspace |
| Start date | 05/15/2026 |
| Abstract | Recent years have witnessed rapid progress in building large-scale quantum computers, the existence of which could make current cryptographic tools for protecting online communication, financial transactions, medical records, and government systems ineffective. This project studies how to obtain security in a future where powerful quantum computers exist, whether they are first used by attackers, offered for customers through remote computing services, or eventually become widely available servi |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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