Going to 2.1 μm for Space Quantum Key Distribution
Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a secure communication method that relies on the laws of quantum mechanics. After the success of the Micius satellite in 2016 [1], the EU started the development of Eagle-1, the first European QKD satellite. It will pave the way for the IRIS<sup xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</sup> QKD satellite network, to be operational by 2030 [2]. The choice of wavelength is a fundamental question for the future of space QKD [3].
Authors
- Serge Habraken (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6599-2440)
- Marina Zajnulina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9666-0534)
- Yves Hernandez
- Jean‐Bernard Lecourt
- Antoine Groulard
- Selim Chaabani
Institutions
- University of Mons (BE)
- University of Liège (BE)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-06-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/cleo/europe-eqec65582.2025.11111032
- Primary Topic
- Quantum Information and Cryptography
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00