Versatile Optical Ground Station for Satellite-based Quantum Key Distribution in Abu Dhabi

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2412.03872v1
• Date: Thu, 05 Dec 2024 04:59:24 GMT
• Title: Versatile Optical Ground Station for Satellite-based Quantum Key Distribution in Abu Dhabi
• Authors: Sana Amairi-Pyka, Christoph Fischer, Konstantin Kravtsov, Gianluca De Santis, Alessandro Grosso, Edgar Fischer, Klaus Kudielka, James A. Grieve,
• Abstract summary: TII presents the development of the Abu Dhabi Quantum Optical Ground Station (ADQOGS) for secure free-space optical communications. This system is capable of handling multiple wavelengths, ranging from 600 nm to 1560 nm for downlink beacons and 1530 nm to 1610 nm for uplink beacons.
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• Abstract: With the growing number of satellite-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) payload launches, it becomes essential to ensure compatibility across different platforms for satellite tracking and quantum signal acquisition. In this paper, the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) presents the development of the Abu Dhabi Quantum Optical Ground Station (ADQOGS) for secure free-space optical communications. With the know-how of GA-Synopta's experienced engineering team, we have developed a versatile multi-wavelength quantum acquisition and tracking system tailored to support various upcoming space-based QKD missions, crucial for the practical implementation of global quantum communication networks. This system is capable of handling multiple wavelengths, ranging from 600 nm to 1560 nm for downlink beacons and 1530 nm to 1610 nm for uplink beacons. It includes a free-space quantum module adequate to detect QKD signals at $780\pm10$ nm and $850\pm3$ nm and offers spatial and spectral filtering capabilities along with a motorized polarization correction system.

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