Raman Scattering and Spectroscopy
What Is Raman Scattering? Raman scattering is a physical process that occurs when light interacts with molecules and causes them to…
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Summary Rayleigh Scattering Rayleigh scattering is the scattering of light or other electromagnetic radiation by particles in the Earth’s atmosphere that…
Read MoreFast Steering Mirrors (FSMs)
Summary Fast Steering Mirrors or adaptive optics are precision-controlled, rapidly adjustable mirrors, crucial in Free Space Optics (FSO) systems for stabilizing…
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…
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