Engineering and Technology

Full daylight quantum-key-distribution at 1550 nm enabled by integrated silicon photonics

M. Avesani, L. Calderaro, et al.

Discover a groundbreaking prototype for daylight quantum key distribution (QKD) using integrated silicon-photonics technology, developed by a team of innovative researchers from the University of Padova and beyond. Achieving remarkable performance in real-world conditions, this research opens doors to cost-effective quantum optical applications, particularly in satellite missions.