Light Scattering
Summary Rayleigh Scattering Rayleigh scattering is the scattering of light or other electromagnetic radiation by particles in the Earth’s atmosphere that…
Read MoreHeterodyne Detection and Homodyne Detection
Heterodyne Detection Heterodyne detection, also known as coherent detection, is a method used in Free Space Optics (FSO) to enhance signal…
Read MoreCoherent Light Sources
Coherent Light Sources Coherent light sources are lasers that emit light with a high degree of coherence, meaning the light waves…
Read MoreQuantum Photonic-Dimer Laser
Overview Researchers at the McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, are developing a novel quantum photonic-dimer laser that…
Read MoreContinuous Variable QKD (CV-QKD)
Summary Continuous Variable Quantum Key Distribution (CV-QKD) is a type of quantum key distribution (QKD) protocol that uses continuous variables, such…
Read MoreDiscrete Variable Quantum Key Distribution (DV-QKD)
Summary Discrete Variable Quantum Key Distribution (DV-QKD) uses quantum mechanics as a method for distribution of encryption keys for secured communications.…
Read MoreOptical Frequency Comb Generator (OFCG)
Overview An Optical Frequency Comb Generator (OFCG) is utilized in optical communication systems to generate a series of discrete, equally spaced…
Read MoreFSO Multiple In Multiple Out (MIMO) & Single In Single Out (SISO)
Overview SISO and MIMO refer to arrangements of optical transmitters and receivers. SISO systems are generally simpler but have lower data…
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