Our researchers and students are investigating communication systems designed to be fundamentally secure against interception.
A key area of this exploration is quantum key distribution (QKD). Think of it like a digital wax seal. Theoretically, if anyone tries to eavesdrop or tamper with the message, the laws of physics cause the 'seal' to break, instantly revealing that there is an intruder.
From ground-based fibre optics to satellite links in space, our teams are testing these protocols to build the framework for a national and international quantum network.
Applications
- quantum key distribution (QKD)
- secure communication networks
- satellite quantum links
- photonic quantum repeaters
- quantum-safe communication systems
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IntroductoryQuantum communication researchers
Events
Designed for members of the business, government, and research communities with a stake in cryptographic standardization, this forward-looking conference facilitates the knowledge exchange and collaboration required to transition cyber infrastructures and business practices to make them safe and resilient in an era with quantum computers.
