Micius quantum experiments in space

CY Lu, Y Cao, CZ Peng, JW Pan - Reviews of Modern Physics, 2022 - APS
Quantum theory has been successfully validated in numerous laboratory experiments. But
would such a theory, which effectively describes the behavior of microscopic physical …

The evolution of quantum key distribution networks: On the road to the qinternet

Y Cao, Y Zhao, Q Wang, J Zhang… - … Surveys & Tutorials, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Quantum key distribution (QKD) constitutes a symmetric secret key negotiation protocol
capable of maintaining information-theoretic security. Given the recent advances in QKD …

[HTML][HTML] Continuous-variable quantum key distribution system: Past, present, and future

Y Zhang, Y Bian, Z Li, S Yu, H Guo - Applied Physics Reviews, 2024 - pubs.aip.org
Quantum key distribution provides secure keys with information-theoretic security ensured
by the principle of quantum mechanics. The continuous-variable version of quantum key …

Secure quantum key distribution with realistic devices

F Xu, X Ma, Q Zhang, HK Lo, JW Pan - Reviews of modern physics, 2020 - APS
In principle, quantum key distribution (QKD) offers information-theoretic security based on
the laws of physics. In practice, however, the imperfections of realistic devices might …

Advances in space quantum communications

JS Sidhu, SK Joshi, M Gündoğan… - IET Quantum …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Concerted efforts are underway to establish an infrastructure for a global quantum Internet to
realise a spectrum of quantum technologies. This will enable more precise sensors, secure …

Photonic quantum information processing: a review

F Flamini, N Spagnolo, F Sciarrino - Reports on Progress in …, 2018 - iopscience.iop.org
Photonic quantum technologies represent a promising platform for several applications,
ranging from long-distance communications to the simulation of complex phenomena …

The quantum internet: A synergy of quantum information technologies and 6G networks

GG Rozenman, NK Kundu, R Liu… - IET Quantum …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The quantum internet is a cutting‐edge paradigm that uses the unique characteristics of
quantum technology to radically alter communication networks. This new network type is …

Satellite-based entanglement distribution over 1200 kilometers

J Yin, Y Cao, YH Li, SK Liao, L Zhang, JG Ren, WQ Cai… - Science, 2017 - science.org
Long-distance entanglement distribution is essential for both foundational tests of quantum
physics and scalable quantum networks. Owing to channel loss, however, the previously …

[HTML][HTML] Satellite-based communications security: A survey of threats, solutions, and research challenges

P Tedeschi, S Sciancalepore, R Di Pietro - Computer Networks, 2022 - Elsevier
Satellite-based Communication (SATCOM) systems are gaining renewed momentum in
Industry and Academia, thanks to innovative services introduced by leading tech companies …

Satellite-to-ground quantum key distribution

SK Liao, WQ Cai, WY Liu, L Zhang, Y Li, JG Ren, J Yin… - Nature, 2017 - nature.com
Quantum key distribution (QKD) uses individual light quanta in quantum superposition states
to guarantee unconditional communication security between distant parties. However, the …