Quantum Key Distribution

What it is about

You work practically on quantum optical experiments for quantum communication. After a brief theoretical introduction you independently set up experiments, learn to handle lasers, optical components and single-photon detectors, and conduct measurements to generate and analyze individual as well as entangled photons.

What you will be able to do

Evaluate theoretical foundations of quantum communication
Safe handling of lasers, optical components and single-photon detectors
Build and conduct quantum optical experiments
Gain experience in generation of individual photons and entangled photon pairs

What the module consists of

PraktikumSetup and execution of several sequential quantum optical experiments

Teaching method

Praktisches Arbeiten im LaborAcquisition of practical skills and conduct of experiments
Auswertung und BerichtDocumentation and scientific evaluation of the measurement results
PräsentationCommunicative presentation of the results to an audience

Dates

Lab courseQuantenkommunikation5 groups to choose from

ATue11:00–12:00
03.5901.018, Praktikum (5901.03.018)
2× · 02.03.–09.03.
- 02.03.
- 09.03.
BThu11:00–12:00
03.5901.018, Praktikum (5901.03.018)
2× · 04.03.–11.03.
- 04.03.
- 11.03.
CFri11:00–12:00
03.5901.018, Praktikum (5901.03.018)
2× · 05.03.–12.03.
- 05.03.
- 12.03.
DWed11:00–12:00
03.5901.018, Praktikum (5901.03.018)
2× · 03.03.–10.03.
- 03.03.
- 10.03.
EMon11:00–12:00
03.5901.018, Praktikum (5901.03.018)
2× · 01.03.–08.03.
- 01.03.
- 08.03.

From the current semester, not binding. You attend one of several groups; the timetable automatically suggests the one with the fewest clashes.

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