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QUANTUM AND WHITE RABBIT-BASED TIME TRANSFER OVER A SHARED FREE-SPACE OPTICAL INTER-SATELLITE LINK
Mr. Álvaro Arco
Safran Electronics And Defense Spain
Day
Monday · 2026-10-12
Time
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM
Session
Exhibition and Poster Session-1
Venue
ICSO 2026 Conference Venue
Session Exhibition and Poster Session-1
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This research investigates a unified architecture for free-space optical inter-satellite links that integrates quantum communications with White Rabbit timing protocols. By multiplexing single-photon data transfer and sub-nanosecond synchronization over a shared channel, the system significantly reduces payload complexity, mass, and power consumption. This approach offers a compact solution for future constellations requiring secure, high-precision time distribution within strict satellite SWaP constraints.
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Topics & Subtopics
Quantum TechnologiesOptical CommunicationsSatellite QKDQuantum Key DistributionNavigationQualificationIntersatellite LinksInstrument PerformanceQuantum NetworksEntanglement DistributionSingle-Photon DetectionTime TransferOptical MaterialsAssembly & Alignment
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