Q-LIMIT – Quantum with Structured Lights in Military Telecommunication
January 1, 2025
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FNR Luxembourg
Role: Principal Investigator (PI)
Funding: FNR-CyberHub (Luxembourg) · €499,000 (2025–2027)
Executive Summary
Q-LIMIT investigates high-rate, resilient Free-Space Optical (FSO) quantum communications utilizing structured light orbital angular momentum (OAM) modes for defense and security telecommunications.
Key Objectives & Contributions
- Structured Light QKD: Encoding quantum states into spatial modes of light to enhance key rates and resilience against atmospheric turbulence.
- Free-Space Optical Links: Experimental testbed validation for ground-to-air and satellite quantum key distribution.
- Cybersecurity Integration: Hardening physical layer security against eavesdropping and quantum intercept attacks.
Project Details
- Funding Agency: FNR CyberHub (Luxembourg)
- Budget: €499,000
- Duration: 2025 – 2027 (24 months)
- Role: Principal Investigator (PI)