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Quantum Limits of Space-to-Ground Optical CommunicationsQuantum limiting factors contributed by the transmitter, the optical channel, and the receiver of a space-to-ground optical communications link are described. Approaches to move toward the ultimate quantum limit are discussed.
Document ID
20150005917
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
External Source(s)
Authors
Hemmati, H.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Dolinar, S.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
April 17, 2015
Publication Date
May 7, 2012
Subject Category
Communications And Radar
Optics
Meeting Information
Meeting: IEEE Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics
Location: San Jose, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: May 6, 2012
End Date: May 11, 2012
Sponsors: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
free space optical communications
quantum communications

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