Friday, October 31, 2014

Quantum Entangled Particle Distribution via Satellite

Entanglement over global distances via quantum repeaters with satellite links

Authors:

Boone et al

Abstract:

We study entanglement creation over global distances based on a quantum repeater architecture that uses low-earth orbit satellites equipped with entangled photon sources, as well as ground stations equipped with quantum non-demolition detectors and quantum memories. We show that this approach allows entanglement creation at viable rates over distances that are inaccessible via direct transmission through optical fibers or even from very distant satellites.

pop sci write up.

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