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⚛️ Todd Blacklaw | MPhys Student & Quantum Communications student

Profile Summary

I'm a Penultimate Year Integrated Master's Physics student at Heriot-Watt University, passionate about translating fundamental scientific principles into functional computational and systems engineering projects.

My core focus lies in Applied Physics and Quantum Technologies, particularly at the intersection of high-level numerical modeling and real-world hardware integration.

🛠️ Core Expertise & Technologies

Category Skills & Focus
Applied Physics Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), Free-Space Optics (FSO), Photonics, Scientific Instrumentation, Electromagnetism.
Computational Modelling libRadtran (Atmospheric Radiative Transfer), Numerical Simulation, Finite Element Method (FEM), Statistical Analysis.
Programming & Systems Python (Advanced), Java, Linux Command Line, Git Version Control, Inter-Process Communication (IPC) Networking.
Hardware Integration IRNAS Koruza Communicators, Data Acquisition (DAQ), Testbed Systems Design.

🌟 Featured Project

QKD Link with Atmospheric Turbulence Modelling (4th Year MPhys Project)

  • Goal: To establish a scalable quantum networking testbed by modeling atmospheric effects on a Free-Space Optical (FSO) quantum link.
  • Technical Achievements:
    • Developed complex computational models using libRadtran and Python to quantify signal degradation caused by atmospheric turbulence.
    • Designed and implemented robust IPC connections (Java/Python) to interface the quantum software with the physical FSO hardware (IRNAS Koruza).
    • Managed the entire project workflow using Linux and Git, demonstrating proficiency in scientific software development environments.

📈 Looking Ahead

I am committed to building projects that integrate physics knowledge with electronics and software, and I value projects that lead to a tangible, physical outcome. I plan to continue expanding my portfolio with projects in embedded systems, photonics, and machine learning.

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