Invention:
This innovation is a system and method for using free-space optical (FSO) links to distribute entanglement and use adaptive optics to deal with the effects of atmospheric turbulence. To generate entangled photons, the system uses mature telecommunications devices like a C-band tunable laser, periodically poled Lithium Niobate (PPLN) waveguides, and wavelength division multiplexers (WDM).
Background:
The markets for global communication systems, quantum computing, and adaptive optics are projected to experience significant growth, with CAGRs ranging from 11.5% to 31.2% during the forecast period. Major regions in the market include North America and Asia Pacific. Companies involved in developing novel technologies, offering optical wireless communications solutions and services, building and operating a global networking platform, and advancing quantum technologies would benefit from this system and method. Overall, this innovation implements a variety of emerging and mature technologies to create a novel system with revolutionary capabilities in markets related to adaptive optics and quantum technology.
Applications:
- Quantum communications
- Information security
- Adaptive optics
- Research
Advantages:
- Enables secure communication
- Enables free space communication
- Manages atmospheric turbulence via adaptive optics
- Cost-effective
