Deploying quantum light sources on nanosatellites II: lessons and perspectives on CubeSat spacecraft

R. Bedington; E. Truong-Cao; Y. C. Tan; C. Cheng; K. Durak; J. Grieve; A. Ling; J. Larsen; D. Oi

doi:10.1117/12.2199037

Deploying quantum light sources on nanosatellites II: lessons and perspectives on CubeSat spacecraft

R. Bedington^*, E. Truong-Cao, Y. C. Tan, C. Cheng, K. Durak, J. Grieve, A. Ling, J. Larsen, D. Oi

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Abstract

To enable space-based quantum key distribution proposals the Centre for Quantum Technologies is developing a source of entangled photons ruggedized to survive deployment in space and greatly miniaturised so that it conforms to the strict form factor and power requirements of a 1U CubeSat. The Small Photon Entangling Quantum System is an integrated instrument where the pump, photon pair source and detectors are combined within a single optical tray and electronics package that is no larger than 10 cm x 10 cm x 3 cm. This footprint enables the instrument to be placed onboard nanosatellites or the CubeLab structure aboard the International Space Station. We will discuss the challenges and future prospects of CubeSat-based missions.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems
Subtitle of host publication	Technology and Applications XII; and Quantum Information Science and Technology
Editors	David A. Huckridge, Reinhard Ebert, Mark T. Gruneisen, Miloslav Dusek, John G. Rarity
Place of Publication	Washington, DC.
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2199037
Publication status	Published - 22 Oct 2015
Event	Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems: Technology and Applications XII; and Quantum Information Science and Technology - Toulouse, France Duration: 22 Sept 2015 → 23 Sept 2015

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Name	Proceedings of SPIE
Publisher	SPIE
Volume	9648
ISSN (Print)	0277-786X

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Conference	Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems: Technology and Applications XII; and Quantum Information Science and Technology
Country/Territory	France
City	Toulouse
Period	22/09/15 → 23/09/15

Keywords

CubeSat
entanglement
nanosatellite
space based quantum communication

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Bedington, R., Truong-Cao, E., Tan, Y. C., Cheng, C., Durak, K., Grieve, J., Ling, A., Larsen, J., & Oi, D. (2015). Deploying quantum light sources on nanosatellites II: lessons and perspectives on CubeSat spacecraft. In D. A. Huckridge, R. Ebert, M. T. Gruneisen, M. Dusek, & J. G. Rarity (Eds.), Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems: Technology and Applications XII; and Quantum Information Science and Technology Article 964811 (Proceedings of SPIE; Vol. 9648).. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2199037

Bedington, R. ; Truong-Cao, E. ; Tan, Y. C. et al. / Deploying quantum light sources on nanosatellites II : lessons and perspectives on CubeSat spacecraft. Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems: Technology and Applications XII; and Quantum Information Science and Technology. editor / David A. Huckridge ; Reinhard Ebert ; Mark T. Gruneisen ; Miloslav Dusek ; John G. Rarity. Washington, DC., 2015. (Proceedings of SPIE).

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Bedington, R, Truong-Cao, E, Tan, YC, Cheng, C, Durak, K, Grieve, J, Ling, A, Larsen, J & Oi, D 2015, Deploying quantum light sources on nanosatellites II: lessons and perspectives on CubeSat spacecraft. in DA Huckridge, R Ebert, MT Gruneisen, M Dusek & JG Rarity (eds), Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems: Technology and Applications XII; and Quantum Information Science and Technology., 964811, Proceedings of SPIE, vol. 9648, Washington, DC., Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems: Technology and Applications XII; and Quantum Information Science and Technology, Toulouse, France, 22/09/15. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2199037

Deploying quantum light sources on nanosatellites II: lessons and perspectives on CubeSat spacecraft. / Bedington, R.; Truong-Cao, E.; Tan, Y. C. et al.
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Bedington R, Truong-Cao E, Tan YC, Cheng C, Durak K, Grieve J et al. Deploying quantum light sources on nanosatellites II: lessons and perspectives on CubeSat spacecraft. In Huckridge DA, Ebert R, Gruneisen MT, Dusek M, Rarity JG, editors, Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems: Technology and Applications XII; and Quantum Information Science and Technology. Washington, DC. 2015. 964811. (Proceedings of SPIE). doi: 10.1117/12.2199037

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