Quantum communication

  • Nigar Sultana holding her satellite payload

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    Quantum communication

    Learn more about quantum communication and its potential impacts

    Developing ultra-secure communication channels and global quantum networks by leveraging the power of the quantum world.


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  • Nigar Sultana sitting in the Quantum Encryption and Science Satellite lab

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    Every detail matters

    Taking quantum to space

    Nigar Sultana has her eyes set on outer space. Now completed her PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Quantum Information at the University of Waterloo, Sultana is working with Thomas Jennewein on quantum communications satellites. This research mission is an important step toward a secure global communications satellite network.


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  • Two male IQC students discussing their ideas in front of a white board covered with equations

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    Private communication

    A fundamental human right

    Former privacy and civil rights lawyer at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Nate Cardozo explained that the ability to safely and openly communicate is crucial to a free society, and benefits everyone whether one has anything to hide or not.


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