Curriculum Vitae

Date: 9/01/2022

NAME AND CURRENT POSITION

Name Dr. Oliver Slattery

Position title Physicist / Leader – Quantum Communications and Networking Project (ITL)

Division/Department Applied and Computational Mathematics Division/Information Technology Laboratory.

Branch National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

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WORK EXPERIENCE

2018-present Leader: Quantum Communication and Networking project

National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, MD, USA.

 Leading research team on quantum repeater and quantum networking systems and 

components including development and characterization. 

2004-2018 Research Scientist

National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, MD, USA.

 Research on optical storage, data preservation, quantum communication. 

1998-2004 Guest Research Associate

National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, MD, USA.

 Research on electronic books (ebooks), Braille and tactile display technology, optical 

media compatibility and longevity. 

1997 Engineering Intern – Physicist. 

Mechatronic Control Corporation (MCC), Oxford, MI, USA.

 Development and testing of antilock brake systems (ABS) for heavy truck-trailers. 

EDUCATION

2009-2015 Ph.D. Department of Physics, University of Limerick (UL), Casteltroy, Limerick, Ireland

Ph.D. Thesis: Development of Single-Photon Sources, Detectors, Spectrometers and 

Interfaces for Quantum Communication Systems.

2003-2007 M.Sc. Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), Johns Hopkins University, Laurel, MD. 

1998-2000 M.Sc. Department of Physics, UL, Casteltroy, Limerick, Ireland. 

M.S. Thesis: Development of a New Braille Display and Characterization of Displays for 

Electronic Books.

1994-1998 B.Sc. Department of Applied Physics, UL, Casteltroy, Limerick, Ireland. 

PATENTS

1. L. Ma, O. Slattery, X. Tang, “Direct absolute spectrometer for direct absolute spectrometry” 10641655 (2019)

2. J. Roberts, O. Slattery, D. Kardos, E. Mulkens, B. Swoope, V. Min, M. Sutton, G. Rodgers, N. Guttenburg, 

T. Comstock, “Extended refreshable tactile graphic array for scanned tactile display,” 7009595 (2006)

3. J. Roberts, O. Slattery, D. Kardos, “Refreshable Braille Reader,” 6776619 (2004)

4. J. Roberts, O. Slattery, D. Kardos, E. Mulkens, B. Swoope, “Apparatus and method utilizing bi-directional 

relative movement for refreshable tactile display,” 6692255 (2004)

HONORS AND AWARDS: 
1. Bronze Medal Award, 2015, Department of Commerce, USA. (For the development of single-photon 

conversion systems.) 

2. Outstanding Contribution Award, 2011, National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA. (For the 

development of a laser safety program for the Information Technology Laboratory)

3. Bronze Medal Award, 2003, Department of Commerce, USA. (For the development of electronic book 

readers, rotating Braille display for ebooks and tactile graphics display.) 

4. R&D 100 Award, 2001, R&D Magazine, USA. (For the development of a rotating Braille display for 

electronic books). 

PUBLICATIONS:

Special Invitations:

[1] O. Slattery and Y. Kim. “Breakthrough in teleportation furthers quantum network development”, Nature,

605: 624-625 (2022).

Peer-reviewed Journals:

[1] L. Ma, O. Slattery, and X. Tang. “Optical quantum memory and its applications in quantum 

communications systems”, NIST JRes, 125: 125002 (2020).

[2] O. Slattery, L. Ma, K. Zong and X. Tang. “Background and review of cavity-enhanced spontaneous 

parametric down-conversion”, NIST JRes, 124: 124019 (2019).

[3] L. Ma, O. Slattery, and X. Tang. “Noise Reduction in Optically Controlled Quantum Memory”, Modern 

Physics Letter B 32 (14): 1830001 (2018).

[4] L. Ma, O. Slattery, and X. Tang. "Optical quantum memory based on electromagnetically induced 

transparency." Journal of Optics 19(4): 043001 (2017).

[5] L. Ma, O. Slattery, and X. Tang, “Spectral characterization of single photon sources with ultra-high 

resolution, accuracy and sensitivity.” Optics Express 25(23): 28898-28907 (2017).

[6] O. Slattery, L. Ma, P. Kuo, and X. Tang. “Narrow-linewidth source of greatly non-degenerate photon 

pairs for quantum repeaters from a short singly resonant cavity,” Applied Physics B., 121, 413–419

(2015).

[7] Y. Kim, O. Slattery, P. Kuo, and X. Tang, “Two-photon interference with continuous-wave operating 

multi-mode coherent light,” Optics Express, Vol. 22, 003611 (2014).

[8] P. Kuo, O. Slattery, Y. Kim, J. Pelc, M. Fejer and X. Tang, “Spectral response of an up-conversion 

detector and spectrometer,” Optics Express, Vol. 21, 022523 (2013).

[9] Y. Kim, O. Slattery, P. Kuo, and X. Tang, “Conditions for two-photon interference with coherent pulses,” 

Phys. Rev. A, Vol. 87, 063843 (2013).

[10] O. Slattery, L. Ma, P. Kuo, Y. Kim and X. Tang, “Frequency correlated biphoton spectroscopy using 

tunable upconversion detector,” Laser Phys. Lett. 10, 075201 (2013).

[11] P. Kuo, J. Pelc, O. Slattery, Y. Kim, M. Fejer and X. Tang, “Reducing noise in single-photon frequency 

conversion,” Opt. Lett. 38 (8), 1310-1312 (2013). 

[12] L. Ma, O. Slattery and X. Tang, “Single photon frequency up-conversion and its applications,” Physics 

Reports, Vol. 521 (2), 69-94 (2012).

[13] J. Pelc, P. Kuo, O. Slattery, L. Ma, X. Tang, “Dual-channel, single-photon upconversion detector at 1.3 

microns”, Optics Express, Vol. 20 (17), 19075 (2012).

[14] J. Pelc, L. Ma, C. Phillips, C. Langrock, Q. Zhang, O. Slattery, X. Tang, M. Fejer, “Long-wavelengthpumped upconversion single-photon detector at 1550 nm: performance and noise analysis,” Optics 

Express, Vol. 19(22), 21445–21456 (2011).
[15] M. Rakher, L. Ma, O. Slattery, X. Tang, and K. Srinivasan, “Simultaneous wave-length translation and 

amplitude modulation of single photons from a quantum dot,” Physical Review Letter, Vol. 107, 083602 

(2011).

[16] L. Ma, M. Rakher, M. Stevens, O. Slattery, K. Srinivasan and X. Tang, “Temporal correlation of photons 

following frequency up-conversion,” Optics Express, Vol. 19 10501-10510 (2011).

[17] L. Ma, J. Bienfang, O. Slattery and X. Tang, “Up-conversion single-photon detector using multiwavelength sampling techniques,” Optics Express, Vol. 19 (6), 5470-5479 (2011).

[18] M. Rakher, L. Ma, O. Slattery, X. Tang, and K. Srinivasan, “Quantum transduction of 

telecommunications-band single photons from a quantum dot by frequency upconversion,” Nature 

Photonics, Vol. 4, 786–791, doi:10.1038/nphoton.2010.221 (2010).

[19] L. Ma, O. Slattery and X. Tang, “Single photon level spectrum measurement at fiber communication 

band using frequency up-conversion technology,” Laser Physics, Vol. 20 (7),1216-1617 (2010).

[20] L. Ma, O. Slattery and X. Tang, “Detection and spectral measurement of single photons in 

communication bands using up-conversion technology,” Laser Physics, Vol. 20 (5), 1244-1250 (2010).

[21] L. Ma, O. Slattery, T. Chang and X. Tang, “Non-degenerated sequential time-bin entanglement 

generation using periodically poled KTP waveguide,” Optics Express, Vol. 17(18), 15799–15807 (2009).

[22] L. Ma, O. Slattery and X. Tang, “Experimental study of high sensitivity infrared spectrometer with 

waveguide-based up-conversion detector,” Optics Express, Vol. 17(16), 14395–14404 (2009).

[23] L. Ma, S. Nam, H. Xu, B Baek, T. Chang, O. Slattery, A. Mink and X. Tang, “1310 nm differential phase 

shift QKD system using superconducting single photon detectors,” New Journal of Physics, Vol. 11: 

054020 (2009).

[24] L. Ma, T. Chang, A. Mink, O. Slattery, B. Hershman and X. Tang “Experimental demonstration of a 

detection-time-bin-shift polarization encoding quantum key distribution system,” IEEE 

Communications Letters, Vol. 12(6): 459~461 (2008). 

[25] L. Ma, A. Mink, H. Xu, O. Slattery and X. Tang, “Experimental demonstration of an active quantum 

key distribution network with over Gbps clock synchronization,” IEEE Communication Letters, Vol 

11(12): 1019-1021 (2007).

[26] O. Slattery, R. Lu, J. Zheng, F. Byers, and X. Tang, “Stability comparison of recordable optical discs –

A study of error rates in harsh conditions,” NIST JRes, Vol 109(5): 517-524 (2004).

[27] K. Lee, O. Slattery, R. Lu, X. Tang and V. McCrary, “State of the art and practice in digital preservation,” 

NIST JRes, Vol 107(1): 93-106 (2002).

[28] J. Roberts, O. Slattery and D. Kardos, “Rotating wheel Braille display for continuous refreshable Braille,” 

J. Soc. Inf. Display, Vol 31: 1 (2000).

Book Chapters:

[1] L. Ma, O. Slattery and X. Tang, “Single photon detection using frequency up-conversion with pulse 

pumping,” in Photodiodes - Communications, Bio-Sensing, Measurements and High-Energy Physics, 

2011.

[2] L. Ma, O. Slattery and X. Tang “NIR Single photon detectors with up-conversion technology and its 

applications in quantum communication systems” in Advances in Lasers and Electro optics, N. Costa 

and A. Cartaxo, 2010.

Conference Proceedings Papers:

[1] In review: A. Rahmouni, L. Ma, L. Cai, X. Tang, T. Gerrits, Q. Li and O. Slattery, “Towards entangled 

photon pair generation from SiC-based microring resonator”. (2022)
[2] In review: A. Rahmouni, S. Saha, O. Slattery and T. Gerrits, “Hyperspectral photon-counting optical 

time domain reflectometry

[3] In review: A. Rahmouni, T. Gerrits. P. Kuo, D. Reddy, L. Ma, X. Tang and O. Slattery, “Portable 

polarization-entangled photon source & receiver toolset for quantum network metrology” (2022)

[4] A. Rahmouni, T. Gerrits and O. Slattery, “Progress towards a portable polarization-entangled photon 

source sand receiver for quantum network metrology”. OSA Quantum 2.0, Proc. OSA Technical Digest 

(2022).

[5] T. Gerrits, I. Burenkov, Y. Li-Baboud, A. Rahmouni, D. Anand, Hala, O. Slattery, A. Battou, and S. 

Polyakov, “White rabbit assisted quantum network node synchronization with quantum channel 

coexistence”, Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), Proc. CLEO Technical Digest (2022).

[6] A. Rahmouni, T. Gerrits, A. Migdall, O. Slattery, P. Shaw and J. Rice, “A self-validated detector for 

characterization of quantum network components”, Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 

Proc. CLEO Technical Digest (2022).

[7] O. Slattery, L. Ma, T. Gerrits, A. Rahmouni, S. Bhushan and X. Tang, “The quantum communications 

and networking project at the Information Technology Laboratory at NIST”, IEEE Conference on 

Communications and Network Security / International Workshop on Quantum Communications and 

Quantum Cryptography (virtual) (2021), IEEE Digital Library (2021).

[8] S. Bhushan, O. Slattery, L. Ma and X. Tang, “Terahertz electromagnetically induced transparency in 

Cesium atoms,” Frontier in Optics (FIO) (virtual), Proc. OSA Technical Digest (2020).

[9] L. Ma, O. Slattery, and X. Tang, “Optical quantum memory application in quantum communication,”

Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging XVII, Proc. SPIE 11134 (2019).

[10] O. Slattery, L. Ma and X. Tang, “A cascaded interface to connect quantum memory, quantum computing 

and quantum transmission frequencies,” Frontier in Optics (FIO), Proc. OSA Technical Digest (2019).

[11] L. Ma, O. Slattery, A. Battou and X. Tang, “A testbed for quantum communications and quantum 

networks,” Quantum Information Science, Sensing, and Computation XI, Proc. SPIE 10984 (2019).

[12] L. Ma, O. Slattery, and X. Tang, “Ultra-high spectral resolution spectrometer for single photon source 

characterization”, Quantum Information Science, Sensing, and Computation X, Proc. SPIE 10660

(2018).

[13] P. Kuo, T. Gerrits, V. Verma, S. Nam, O. Slattery, L. Ma and X. Tang, “Spectral correlations and 

interference in CW non-degenerate photons pairs at telecom wavelengths”, Conference on Lasers and 

Electro-Optics (CLEO), Proc. CLEO Technical Digest (2016).

[14] P. Kuo, T. Gerrits, V. Verma, S. Nam, O. Slattery, L. Ma and X. Tang “Characterization of type-II 

spontaneous parametric down-conversion in domain-engineered PPLN,” Advances in Photonics of 

Quantum Computing, Memory, and Communication IX, Proc. of SPIE 9762 (2016)

[15] L. Ma, O. Slattery, and X. Tang, “Atomic filters for noise reduction in EIT quantum memory base on 

warm Cs atomic ensembles,” SPIE Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging, Proc. SPIE, 9980 

(2016).

[16] O. Slattery, L. Ma, P. Kuo and X. Tang, "Comparing the Linewidths from Single-Pass SPDC and SinglyResonant Cavity SPDC", SPIE Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging, Proc. SPIE 9615 

(2015).

[17] L. Ma, O. Slattery, P. Kuo and X. Tang, "EIT Quantum Memory with Cs Atomic Vapor for Quantum 

Communication", SPIE Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging, Proc. SPIE 9615 (2015).

[18] P. Kuo, J. Pelc, O. Slattery, L. Ma and X. Tang, “Polarization entangled photons from domain-engineered, 

periodically poed LiNbO3,” Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), Proc. CLEO Technical 

Digest (2014).
[19] P. Kuo, J. Pelc, O. Slattery, L. Ma and X. Tang, “Domain-engineered PPLN for entangled photon 

generation and other quantum information applications,” Nonlinear Optics and Its Applications VIII; 

and Quantum Optics III, Proc. SPIE 9136 (2014).

[20] P. Kuo, O. Slattery, Y. Kim, J. Pelc, M. Fejer and X. Tang, “Spectral response and characterization of 

high-efficiency upconverter for single-photon-level detection,” Single Photon Workshop (2013).

[21] P. Kuo, J. Pelc, Y. Kim, O. Slattery and X. Tang, “Entangled photon generation in a phase-modulated, 

quasi-phasematched crystal,” Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging XI, Proc. SPIE 8875

(2013).

[22] P. Kuo, J. Pelc, O. Slattery, Y. Kim, M. Fejer and X. Tang, “Efficient, low-noise, single-photon frequency 

conversion,” Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), Proc. CLEO Technical Digest (2013).

[23] O. Slattery, L. Ma, P. Kuo, Y Kim, and X. Tang “Tunable up-conversion detector for single photon and 

bi-photon infrared spectroscopic applications,” SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, Proc. SPIE 8726 

(2013).

[24] P. Kuo, J. Pelc, O. Slattery, M. Fejer and X. Tang, “Dual-channel, single-photon upconversion detector 

near 1310 nm,” Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging X, Proc. SPIE 8518 (2012).

[25] O. Slattery, P. Kuo, Y Kim, L. Ma and X. Tang, “SPDC correlated photon source filtered for narrowed 

bandwidth using Volume Bragg Grating", SPIE Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging X, 

Proc. SPIE 8518 (2012).

[26] P. Kuo, J. Pelc, O. Slattery, M. Fejer and X. Tang, “Photon temporal correlations measured using a dualchannel upconversion detector,” Frontier in Optics/Laser Sciences 2012, Proc. OSA Technical Digest 

(2012).

[27] L. Ma, J. Bienfang, O. Slattery and X. Tang, “Multi-wavelength pumping technique for upconversion

single-photon detectors,” Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), Proc. CLEO Technical 

Digest (2011).

[28] L. Ma, J. Bienfang, O. Slattery and X. Tang, “Frequency up-conversion single-photon detectors for 

quantum communication systems,” SPIE Advanced Photon Counting Techniques V, Proc. SPIE 8033

(2011).

[29] L. Ma, O. Slattery and X. Tang, “Ultra low dark-count-rate up-conversion single photon detector,” IEEE 

Photonics Society 2010, Proc. 2010 IEEE Photonics Society Annual Meeting (2010).

[30] L. Ma, O. Slattery and X. Tang, “Study on noise reduction in up-conversion single photon detectors,” 

SPIE Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging VIII, Proc. SPIE 7815 (2010).

[31] L. Ma, O. Slattery and X. Tang, “Ultra-sensitive NIR-spectrometer based on frequency up-conversion 

detector,” SPIE Next-Generation Spectroscopic Technologies III. Proc. SPIE 7680 (2010)

[32] O. Slattery, L. Ma and X. Tang, “Correlated Photon Pair Generation by a Single Dual-Element PPKTP 

Waveguide at over GHz Repetition Rate”, Frontier in Optics/Laser Sciences 2009, Proc. OSA Technical 

Digest (2009).

[33] O. Slattery, L. Ma and X. Tang, “Optimization of photon pair generation in dual element PPKTP 

waveguide”, SPIE Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging VII, Proc. SPIE 7465 (2009).

[34] L. Ma, O. Slattery, A. Mink and X. Tang, “Low noise up-conversion single photon detector and its 

applications in quantum information systems,” SPIE Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging 

VII, Proc. SPIE 7465 (2009).

[35] L. Ma, O. Slattery, T. Chang and X. Tang, “Sequential time-bin entanglement generation using 

periodically poled KTP waveguide,” Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO)/International 

Quantum Electronics Conference, Proc. CLEO Technical Digest (2009).
[36] X. Tang, L. Ma, A. Mink, T. Chang, H. Xu, O. Slattery, A. Nakassis, B. Hershman, D. Su, and R. F. 

Boisvert, “High-Speed Quantum Key Distribution System for Optical Fiber networks in campus and 

metro areas,” SPIE Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging VI, Proc. SPIE 7092 (2008).

[37] L. Ma, T. Chang, A. Mink, O. Slattery, B. Hershman and X. Tang, “Detection-time-bin-shift Schemes 

for Polarization Encoding Quantum Key Distribution System,” SPIE Quantum Communications and 

Quantum Imaging VI, Proc. SPIE 7092 (2008).

[38] L. Ma, H. Xu, O. Slattery, T. Chang and X. Tang, “Experimental demonstration of 1310 nm differential 

phase shift QKD system with up-conversion detector,” Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics 

(CLEO)/ Quantum Electronics and Laser Science (QuELS) Conference, Proc. CLEO Technical Digest

(2008).

[39] A. Mink, L. Ma, A. Nakassis, H. Hu, O. Slattery, B. Hershman and X. Tang, “A quantum network 

manager that supports a one-time pad stream,” International Conference on Quantum, Nano, and Micro 

Technologies (ICQNM), IEEE Digital Library (2008).

[40] H. Xu, L. Ma, A. Mink, O. Slattery and X. Tang, “Low-noise PPLN-based single-photon detector,” SPIE 

Quantum Communications Realized, Proc. SPIE 6780 (2007).

[41] J. Roberts, O. Slattery, D. Kardos and B. Swope, “New technology enabled many-fold reduction in the 

cost of refreshable Braille displays,” International ACM Conference on Assistive Technologies, Proc. 

ASSETS 2000 (2000).

[42] J. Roberts and O. Slattery, “Display characteristics and the impact on usability for stereo,” SPIE 

Stereoscopic Displays and Virtual Reality Systems VII, Proc. SPIE 3957 (2000).

Special Publications and Methods:

[1] J. Zheng, O. Slattery, F. Byers, A. Klepchukov, A. Nhan, M. Youket, E. Eusman and C. Shahani, 

“NIST/Library of Congress Optical Media Longevity Study,” NIST SP 500-263 (2005).

[2] O. Slattery, “Drive compatibility test (Phase 2) for DVD-R (general) and DVD+R discs, including DVD 

creation plan,” NIST SP 500-258 (2004).

[3] O. Slattery, “DVD-ROM drive compatibility test for DVD-R (general), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, 

and DVD-RAM discs” NIST SP 500-254 (2003).