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Enabling Free-Space QKD and High-Rate Optical Communications from the UAE
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Optical Quantum Ground Station for QEYSSat: on-site characterization
Dr. Alexander Koujelev
Canadian Space Agency
Day
Wednesday · 2026-10-14
Time
2:00 PM - 3:20 PM
Track
Track 4
Session
Optical Ground Stations-1
Venue
ICSO 2026 Conference Venue
Hall Track 4Session Optical Ground Stations-1
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The Optical Quantum Ground Station enables secure key distribution by utilizing a 43 cm telescope and high-efficiency beam combining and tracking systems. It supports both quantum protocols and high-speed 1 Gbps classical communication links between ground control and satellites. Initial characterization verifies the system’s performance in maintaining stable quantum links and polarization control.
Topics & Subtopics
Quantum TechnologiesOptical CommunicationsSatellite QKDQuantum Key DistributionQuantum Ground StationsOptical Ground StationsInstrument PerformanceQuantum PayloadsSpace TelescopesAstronomical InstrumentationOptical Materials
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