Quantum Clock Synchronization for Future NASA Deep Space Quantum Links and Fundamental Science

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2209.15122v1
• Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2022 22:38:50 GMT
• Title: Quantum Clock Synchronization for Future NASA Deep Space Quantum Links and Fundamental Science
• Authors: James Troupe, Stav Haldar, Ivan Agullo, Paul Kwiat
• Abstract summary: We propose the implementation of a quantum network of satellite- and ground-based clocks with the ability to implement Quantum Clock Synchronization to picosecond accuracy.
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• Abstract: The ability to measure, hold and distribute time with high precision and accuracy is a foundational capability for scientific exploration. Beyond fundamental science, time synchronization is an indispensable feature of public and private communication, navigation and ranging, and distributed sensing, amongst others technological applications. We propose the implementation of a quantum network of satellite- and ground-based clocks with the ability to implement Quantum Clock Synchronization to picosecond accuracy. Implementation of the proposed QCS network offers a double advantage: (1) a more accurate, robust, and secure time synchronization network for classical applications than currently possible, and (2) a resource to fulfill the much more stringent synchronization requirements of future quantum communication networks.

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