Quantum Communication

Quantum technology is the next big leap innovation in many technical fields. In addition to quantum computers, quantum sensors and quantum imaging, developments are focusing primarily on quantum communication and quantum encryption for secure and private data communication. Here, classical encryption approaches based on computational complexity will be replaced by novel quantum key distribution approaches in combination with post-quantum cryptography. This type of encryption cannot be cracked even with arbitrary time and computational power.

Since existing cryptography is already threatened in the near future by the ever-increasing computational power of quantum computers, solution approaches must be developed in time to prevent an insecure transition period. Fraunhofer IPMS is engaged in research on this with its partners.

Further information:

 

Research Project

Sequin

Side-channel resistant module for fiber-optic quantum key distribution

 

Research Project

Quant-ID

Quantum Secure Identities for a Digital Future

 

Research Project

CBQD

Chip-based quantum random device

 

Research Project

QuINSiDa

Quantum-based infrastructure networks for safety-critical wireless data communication

 

Research Project

MiQuE

Compact modules for mobile, free-beam quantum communication

 

Research Project

QuNET & MOBIXHAP

 Mobile Nodes for Quantum Communication

 

Research Project

QuNET & FuNK

Compact optical communication systems for quantum-safe information exchange between authorities