How do single photon detectors operate in the context of the Canadian Quantum Satellite, and what challenges do they face in space?
Saturday, 15 June 2024
by EITCA Academy
The operation of single-photon detectors (SPDs) in the context of the Canadian Quantum Satellite—referred to as Quantum Encryption and Science Satellite (QEYSSat)—is integral to the implementation of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). QKD leverages the principles of quantum mechanics to enable secure communication by allowing two parties to produce a shared random secret key, which can
- Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/QCF Quantum Cryptography Fundamentals, Practical Quantum Key Distribution, Quantum hacking - part 2, Examination review
Tagged under:
Avalanche Photodiodes (APDs), Cybersecurity, Optical Alignment, Photomultiplier Tubes (PMTs), Quantum Encryption And Science Satellite (QEYSSat), Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), Radiation Effects, Single-Photon Detectors (SPDs), Space Environment Challenges, Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detectors (SNSPDs), Thermal Management