PIXEL PHOTONICS GMBH (20240337529). INTERCEPTION-PROOF SINGLE-PHOTON DETECTOR DEVICE FOR DETECTING AN OPTICAL SIGNAL simplified abstract
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INTERCEPTION-PROOF SINGLE-PHOTON DETECTOR DEVICE FOR DETECTING AN OPTICAL SIGNAL
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Wolfram Pernice of Münster (DE)
Nicolai Walter of Münster (DE)
INTERCEPTION-PROOF SINGLE-PHOTON DETECTOR DEVICE FOR DETECTING AN OPTICAL SIGNAL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240337529 titled 'INTERCEPTION-PROOF SINGLE-PHOTON DETECTOR DEVICE FOR DETECTING AN OPTICAL SIGNAL
The invention pertains to a single-photon detector device for detecting an optical signal, consisting of an optical waveguide and at least two nanowires. The nanowires are superconductive at a specified temperature and generate an output signal when the intensity threshold of the optical signal is exceeded.
- Optical waveguide designed to guide the optical signal along an optical axis
- At least two nanowires arranged along the optical axis with different intensity thresholds
- Nanowires generate an output signal in the superconductive state when the intensity threshold is exceeded
- Use of the device for detecting attacks during signal transmission encrypted using quantum key distribution
Potential Applications: - Quantum communication - Quantum cryptography - Quantum computing
Problems Solved: - Enhancing security in quantum communication - Detecting attacks during signal transmission
Benefits: - Improved detection of security breaches - Enhanced encryption capabilities - Increased reliability in quantum communication
Commercial Applications: Title: Quantum Security Enhancement Device This technology can be utilized in industries such as: - Telecommunications - Data security firms - Government agencies
Questions about Single-Photon Detector Device: 1. How does the device enhance security in quantum communication? The device enhances security by detecting attacks during signal transmission encrypted using quantum key distribution, ensuring the integrity of the communication.
2. What are the potential commercial applications of this technology? The technology can be applied in industries such as telecommunications, data security firms, and government agencies to enhance security in communication systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
the invention relates to a single-photon detector device () for detecting an optical signal, comprising an optical waveguide () and at least two nanowires (). the optical waveguide () is designed to guide the optical signal along an optical axis (), wherein the at least two nanowires () are arranged along the optical axis () relative thereto such that at least a second nanowire () is arranged in front of a first nanowire () with respect to the optical axis (), wherein the at least two nanowires () are designed to be superconductive at a specified temperature and, in the superconductive state, to generate an output signal when an intensity threshold of the optical signal is exceeded, and the at least two nanowires () are designed so as to have different intensity thresholds. the invention additionally relates to the use of the aforementioned single-photon detector device for detecting an attack during a signal transmission encrypted using a quantum key distribution.
