While the vision of a quantum internet system is growing and the field has seen a surge in interest from researchers and the public at large, accompanied by a steep increase in the capital invested, an actual quantum internet prototype has not been built. The key hurdle to achieve the potential of making communication networks more secure, measurement systems more precise, and algorithms for certain scientific analyses more powerful relies on developing systems capable of bringing quantum information and entanglement across many nodes and over long distances. These systems are called quantum repeaters and are one of the more complex challenges in current physics research. 

Our research program focuses on advancing the development of an interconnected network of quantum repeaters and devices, aimed at creating a quantum internet. Situated at the frontier of atomic physics, quantum optics, and QIST, our experimental approach explores the interaction between single photons and atomic-based quantum communication technologies. 
From warm vapor quantum memories to cold atom optical quantum gates, we investigate techniques and physical processes crucial for effectively linking diverse quantum devices. Our primary goal is to enable reliable quantum communication over substantial distances, essential for the realization of a scalable quantum internet infrastructure.