Title :
Polarization transformation induced on qubits in a Space-to-Earth quantum communication link
Author :
Bonato, C. ; Aspelmeyer, M. ; Jennewein, T. ; Pernechele, C. ; Villoresi, P. ; Zeilinger, A.
Author_Institution :
Quantum Imaging Laboratory, Dep. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Boston University, MA, USA
Abstract :
We analyze the sources of polarization transformation for single photons in a Space-to-Earth quantum communication link, particularly the satellite pointing system, giving an estimate of the effect and discussing possible compensation techniques.
Keywords :
Mirrors; Optical attenuators; Optical devices; Optical polarization; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; Photonics; Quantum computing; Quantum mechanics; Satellites;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2007. QELS '07
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2007.4431693
