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Design and Commissioning of Optical Instrumentation for a Satellite Quantum Communication Ground Station

Dr. Sreekanth Reddy Vallapureddy

RAL SPACE, STFC

Day

Thursday · 2026-10-15

Time

2:00 PM - 3:20 PM

Track

Track 4

Session

Optical Ground Stations-2

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Hall Track 4Session Optical Ground Stations-2

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This modular backend instrument facilitates secure quantum communication by integrating polarization control, target tracking, and uplink beaconing into a single telescope interface. The system features dedicated paths for quantum receiver interfacing and polarization correction to maintain signal integrity. Its design supports high-precision operations necessary for successful space-to-ground quantum signal reception.

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Topics & Subtopics

Optical CommunicationsQuantum TechnologiesOptical Ground StationsCalibrationImaging PayloadsInstrument PerformanceSpace TelescopesUV / VIS / IR AstronomyAssembly & Alignment

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