Title :
Experimental study of a quantum channel from a LEO satellite to the earth
Author :
Villoresi, P. ; Jennewein, T. ; Tamburini, F. ; Aspelmeyer, M. ; Bonato, C. ; Ursin, R. ; Pernechele, C. ; Luceri, V. ; Bianco, G. ; Zeilinger, A. ; Barbieri, C.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Inf. Eng., Univ. of Padova, Padova
Abstract :
The single-photon exchange between a satellite and an Earth-based station has been investigated using satellite-laser-ranging retroreflectors in orbit. A return rate of 5 photons-per-second was measured from satellite Ajisai at 1650 km from the observer.
Keywords :
laser mirrors; laser ranging; optical links; quantum communication; satellite links; telecommunication channels; Ajisai; Earth-based station; LEO satellite; distance 1650 km; quantum channel; satellite-laser-ranging retroreflectors; single-photon exchange; Adaptive optics; Downlink; Extraterrestrial measurements; Low earth orbit satellites; Optical distortion; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; Physics; Satellite ground stations; Telescopes; 270.5290 Photon statistics; 270.5565 Quantum communications; 350.1260 Astronomical optics;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
