QUARC: Quantum Research Cubesat — A Constellation for Quantum Communication

QUARC: Quantum Research Cubesat — A Constellation for Quantum Communication

Quantum key distribution (QKD) offers future proof security based on fundamental laws of physics. Long-distance QKD spanning regions such as the United Kingdom (UK) may employ a constellation of satellites. Small satellites, CubeSats in particular, in low Earth orbit are a relatively low-cost altern...

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Main Authors: Luca Mazzarella, Christopher Lowe, David Lowndes, Siddarth Koduru Joshi, Steve Greenland, Doug McNeil, Cassandra Mercury, Malcolm Macdonald, John Rarity, Daniel Kuan Li Oi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Cryptography
Subjects:
satqkd
cubesats
satellite constellations
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2410-387X/4/1/7

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