Acronym: QuantSat-PT |
Main Objective: The goals of project QuantSat-PT are to develop a quantum payload for space-earth quantum key distribution in 2U, to test the quantum payload on earth over a distance of several kilometres and to develop the preliminary design of the space segment. |
Reference: UIDB/50008/2020 |
Funding: FCT |
Start Date: 01-12-2020 |
End Date: 30-11-2022 |
Team: Manfred Niehus, Rui Manuel Rodrigues Rocha, Carlos Antonio Cardoso Fernandes, Paulo Sergio de Brito Andre, João Paulo Lopes Monteiro, José Jesus, Emmanuel Zambrini Cruzeiro |
Groups: Physics of Information and Quantum Technologies - Lx, Network Architectures and Protocols – Lx, Antennas and Propagation – Lx, Optical Communication Systems and Networking – Lx |
Partners: Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information, Vienna, Lusospace |
Local Coordinator: Manfred Niehus |
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