View source for 20240048368. AUTO COMPENSATED QUANTUM KEY DISTRIBUTION TRANSMITTER, RECEIVER, SYSTEM AND METHOD simplified abstract (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ))

=AUTO COMPENSATED QUANTUM KEY DISTRIBUTION TRANSMITTER, RECEIVER, SYSTEM AND METHOD=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)|Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)]]


[[Category:Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Benedek Kov�cs of Budapest (HU)|Benedek Kov�cs of Budapest (HU)]][[Category:Benedek Kov�cs of Budapest (HU)]]

[[:Category:Sándor J�kai of Budapest (HU)|Sándor J�kai of Budapest (HU)]][[Category:Sándor J�kai of Budapest (HU)]]

[[:Category:Márton Czermann of Dunakeszi (HU)|Márton Czermann of Dunakeszi (HU)]][[Category:Márton Czermann of Dunakeszi (HU)]]

[[:Category:László Bacs�rdi of Sopron (HU)|László Bacs�rdi of Sopron (HU)]][[Category:László Bacs�rdi of Sopron (HU)]]

[[:Category:Zsolt Kis of Pilisvorosvår (HU)|Zsolt Kis of Pilisvorosvår (HU)]][[Category:Zsolt Kis of Pilisvorosvår (HU)]]

==AUTO COMPENSATED QUANTUM KEY DISTRIBUTION TRANSMITTER, RECEIVER, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240048368 titled 'AUTO COMPENSATED QUANTUM KEY DISTRIBUTION TRANSMITTER, RECEIVER, SYSTEM AND METHOD

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes a patent application for a quantum key distribution (QKD) transmitter apparatus. The apparatus includes various components such as a beam splitter, a first photodetector, an optical storage line, a phase modulator, a polarization rotation mirror, a second photodetector, and processing circuitry.

* The beam splitter is designed to receive an initial pulse train of optical pulse pairs.
* The first photodetector is used to detect the optical pulses from the beam splitter.
* The optical storage line is used to store the detected optical pulses.
* The phase modulator is responsible for modulating the phase of the stored optical pulses.
* The polarization rotation mirror is used to rotate the polarization of the modulated optical pulses.
* The second photodetector is used to detect the modulated and polarized optical pulses.
* The processing circuitry is responsible for various tasks related to quantum key distribution.

Potential applications of this technology:

* Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a method used for secure communication, and this apparatus can be used in QKD systems.
* The technology can be applied in secure communication networks, where the transmission of encryption keys is critical.

Problems solved by this technology:

* Quantum key distribution ensures secure communication by using the principles of quantum mechanics to detect any eavesdropping attempts.
* The apparatus provides a reliable and efficient way to generate and distribute encryption keys.

Benefits of this technology:

* The use of quantum mechanics principles ensures high-level security in communication.
* The apparatus provides a simplified and efficient method for generating and distributing encryption keys.
* The technology can be integrated into existing communication systems without significant modifications.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

quantum key distribution, qkd, transmitter apparatus including a beam splitter configured to receive an initial pulse train of optical pulse pairs, a first photodetector, an optical storage line, a phase modulator, a polarisation rotation mirror, a second photodetector and processing circuitry configured to:





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