The Free Space Optical Communications Group is focused in develop and research of quantum optical communications equipments and implementations,  between buildings, islands or with LEO/GEO satellite. Also exploit Adaptive Optics in quantum optical communications, develop powerful new technologies.  

Our EXPERIENCE is:

- QKD optical ground terminal developments

- Inter-building free space Quantum Communications link

- Performance improvement of free space Quantum Key Distribution with an Adaptive Optic system

- LEO to Ground optical communications link using adaptive optics

- Adaptive Optics experimental platform with laser uplink pre-compensation

MISSION:

- To develop desing, simulation and prototype of future quantum cryptography and ligthwave communications systems.

- To promote a strong research collaboration with other international partners

INSTRUMENTATION & LAB COMPONENTS

INSTRUMENTATION

16Ghz / 4 channels / Real time oscilloscope, optical and electrical spectrum analyser, pulse pattern generation, narrow-linewidth tunable lasers, single-photon avalanche photodetectors, high performance superconducting nanowire detectors, demostrators for Quantum Key Distribution.

MODELLING, DESIGN AND SIMULATION

Custom Matlab algorithms for differents scenarios and optical subsystems.