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 …

[HTML][HTML] Quantum physics in space

A Belenchia, M Carlesso, Ö Bayraktar, D Dequal… - Physics Reports, 2022 - Elsevier
Advances in quantum technologies are giving rise to a revolution in the way fundamental
physics questions are explored at the empirical level. At the same time, they are the seeds …

Resource-efficient quantum key distribution with integrated silicon photonics

K Wei, X Hu, Y Du, X Hua, Z Zhao, Y Chen… - Photonics …, 2023 - opg.optica.org
Integrated photonics provides a promising platform for quantum key distribution (QKD)
system in terms of miniaturization, robustness, and scalability. Tremendous QKD works …

Scalable network for simultaneous pairwise quantum key distribution via entanglement-based time-bin coding

E Fitzke, L Bialowons, T Dolejsky, M Tippmann… - PRX Quantum, 2022 - APS
We present a scalable star-shaped quantum-key-distribution (QKD) optical-fiber network.
We use wavelength-division demultiplexing (WDM) of broadband photon pairs to establish …

Simple quantum key distribution with qubit-based synchronization and a self-compensating polarization encoder

C Agnesi, M Avesani, L Calderaro, A Stanco, G Foletto… - Optica, 2020 - opg.optica.org
Quantum key distribution (QKD) relies on quantum communication to allow distant parties to
share a secure cryptographic key. Widespread adoption of QKD in current …

Topological synchronization of quantum van der Pol oscillators

CW Wächtler, G Platero - Physical Review Research, 2023 - APS
To observe synchronization in large networks of classical or quantum systems demands
both excellent control of the interactions between nodes and very accurate preparation of …

Photonic integrated chip enabling orbital angular momentum multiplexing for quantum communication

M Zahidy, Y Liu, D Cozzolino, Y Ding, T Morioka… - …, 2022 - degruyter.com
Light carrying orbital angular momentum constitutes an important resource for both classical
and quantum information technologies. Its inherently unbounded nature can be exploited to …

Clock synchronization with correlated photons

C Spiess, S Töpfer, S Sharma, A Kržič… - Physical Review …, 2023 - APS
Event synchronization is a ubiquitous task, with applications ranging from 5G technology to
industrial automation and smart power grids. The emergence of quantum communication …

Simple quantum key distribution using a stable transmitter-receiver scheme

D Ma, X Liu, C Huang, H Chen, H Lin, K Wei - Optics Letters, 2021 - opg.optica.org
Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a technology that allows secure key exchange between
two distant users. A widespread adoption of QKD requires the development of simple, low …

Resource-effective quantum key distribution: a field trial in Padua city center

M Avesani, L Calderaro, G Foletto, C Agnesi… - Optics letters, 2021 - opg.optica.org
Field trials are of key importance for novel technologies seeking commercialization and
widespread adoption. This is also the case for quantum key distribution (QKD), which allows …