[] Abstract: The interconnection of quantum devices via the Quantum Internet – i.e., through a network enabling quantum communications among remote quantum nodes – represents a disruptive technology. The Quantum Internet can provide functionalities with no counterpart in the classical world, such as advanced quantum security services, distributed quantum computing services characterized by exponential increases in computing power, and new forms of communications. These functionalities have the potential of fundamentally changing the world in which we live, in ways we cannot imagine yet. The lecture aims to provide the participants with a wide view of quantum communications and quantum networks, and the unique challenges of transmitting quantum information. For this, some marvels of quantum mechanics such as entanglement, no-cloning theorem, and teleportation, will be gently introduced. Bio: Angela Sara Cacciapuoti is a Professor of Quantum Communications and Networks at the University of Naples Federico II (Italy). Her work has appeared in first-tier IEEE journals and she received different awards, including the “2024 IEEE ComSoc Award for Advances in Communication”, the “2022 IEEE ComSoc Best Tutorial Paper Award”, the “2022 WICE Outstanding Achievement Award” for her contributions in quantum communication and network fields, and “2021 N2Women: Stars in Networking and Communications”. She also received the IEEE ComSoc Distinguished Service Award for EMEA 2023, assigned for outstanding service to IEEE ComSoc in the EMEA Region. Currently, she is an IEEE ComSoc Distinguished Lecturer with lecture topics on Quantum Internet design and Quantum Communications. She serves also as a Member of the TC on SPCOM within the IEEE Signal Processing Society. Moreover, she serves as Area Editor for IEEE Trans. on Communications and as Editor/Associate Editor for the journals: IEEE Trans. on Quantum Engineering, IEEE Network, and IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials. She served as Area Editor for IEEE Communications Letters(2019 - 2023), and she was the recipient of the 2017 Exemplary Editor Award of the IEEE Communications Letters. In 2023, she also served as Lead Guest Editor for IEEE JSAC special issue "The Quantum Internet: Principles, Protocols, and Architectures". From 2020 to 2021, Angela Sara was the Vice-Chair of the IEEE ComSoc Women in Communications Engineering. Previously, she has been appointed as Publicity Chair of WICE. From 2017 to 2020, she was the Treasurer of the IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group of the IEEE Italy Section. Her research interests are in Quantum Information Processing, Quantum Communications, and Quantum Networks. At the time of the event click here to join:https://simnet.zoom.us/j/91561717255?pwd=Zazy5obYErURgjAyrtF88N9gcwaeqa.1 Or on the Zoom App Meeting ID: 915 6171 7255 Passcode: 472317 Co-sponsored by: Pradeep Kumar Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/436047

[]As the demand for high-performance computing continues to surge, driven largely by advances in artificial intelligence and other data-intensive applications, the semiconductor industry faces growing challenges in meeting these requirements. Traditional approaches, constrained by the slowing of Moore’s Law and the end of Dennard Scaling, are proving inadequate in addressing the exponential increase in compute and bandwidth needs. Silicon Photonics is emerging as a key technology to overcome these limitations. By leveraging the unique properties of silicon for optical communication, Silicon Photonics can offer significant improvements in data transmission speeds and energy efficiency compared to conventional electrical interconnects. This technology has the potential to reduce latency and power consumption, making it a compelling solution for next-generation data centers and high-performance computing systems. Advanced Packaging Technologies are equally critical in this evolving landscape. As chips become more complex and power-hungry, innovative packaging solutions such as chiplets and advanced integration methods are essential to manage power consumption and thermal issues while enhancing performance. These technologies enable more efficient use of silicon area, improved thermal management, and higher bandwidth connections between components. In this talk, we will explore how Silicon Photonics and advanced packaging technologies are not just complementary but essential to addressing the challenges of future compute demands. We will discuss the current state of these technologies, their potential to transform the semiconductor industry, and the ongoing efforts to integrate them into scalable, high-performance systems. Speaker(s): , Sandeep Sane Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/433434

Microgrid Reliability Approach and Modeling Abstract Microgrid refers to a localized group of electricity sources and loads that operates connected to the electric grid or grid-independently in island mode. Microgrids are used in powering communities and critical infrastructure such as datacenters to ensure continuous power during grid outage or disruption. It can include various energy sources such as solar panels, wind turbines, generators, fuel cells and batteries. Microgrids enhance the reliability and resilience of power supply, reduce transmission losses and support integration of renewable and clean energy. The reliability of a microgrid is to provide continuous and stable power supply. In this article we will discuss the resilience of microgrids to tolerate various failures, faults. Key aspects will involve looking at individual component reliability, system architecture, redundancy and implementation of control strategies to ensure uninterrupted power supply for critical load. Speaker(s): Debasmita, Room: Laurel Room, Bldg: Senior Center (to the left when entering parking lot), 550 E Remington Drive , Sunnyvale Community Center, Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087

Join us for an in-person networking event for meet-and-greet with members of the IEEE SSCS SCV Section. Food will be provided. Register to allow for proper planning. Edit: event postponed until October. 2520 Augustine Dr, Santa Clara, California, United States, 95054