Study of the performance of a satellite-to-ground quantum optical communication link

Location: Thales Alenia Space, Toulouse, France Contact person: Dr. Laurent De Forges De Parny Group website: Thales Group

Description: The proposed project falls within the theme of quantum cryptography, or Quantum Key Distribution, which will allow users to encrypt their communications. These cryptography keys are established by exploiting the properties of quantum optics (superposition of quantum states, non-cloning theorem). The aim of this internship is to study the performance of a quantum optical communication link between a ground station and a satellite traveling in low orbit.

Prerequisite knowledge: 2nd year Master. Internship experience in optics or space and knowledge of quantum optics or free space optical communications would be advantageous
Internship period and planned duration: 5 Months from January/February