A comprehensive design and performance analysis of low Earth orbit satellite quantum communication
Optical quantum communication utilizing satellite platforms has the potential to extend the reach of quantum key distribution (QKD) from terrestrial limits of ∼200 km to global scales. We have developed a thorough numerical simulation using realistic simulated orbits and incorporating the effects of...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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IOP Publishing
2013-01-01
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Series: | New Journal of Physics |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1088/1367-2630/15/2/023006 |