ISRO demonstrates free space quantum communication for the first time
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently demonstrated free-space
quantum communication over a distance of 300 m for the first time.
The
demonstration included live videoconferencing using quantum-key-encrypted
signals. This is a major achievement for unconditionally secured satellite data
communication using quantum technologies.
Isro said
that a number of key technologies were developed indigenously to accomplish
this major feat, which included the use of an indigenously developed navigation
satellite system, with an operational name of NavIC, a receiver for time
synchronisation between the transmitter and receiver modules, and gimbal
mechanism systems instead of bulky large-aperture telescopes for optical
alignment. Read More
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