Entanglement demonstration on board a nano-satellite

Abstract

Global quantum networks for secure communication can be realised using large fleets of satellites distributing entangled photon-pairs between ground-based nodes. Because the cost of a satellite depends on its size, the smallest satellites will be most cost-effective. This paper describes a miniaturised, polarization entangled, photon-pair source operating on board a nano-satellite. The source violates Bell's inequality with a CHSH parameter of 2.6 $\pm$ 0.06. This source can be combined with optical link technologies to enable future quantum communication nano-satellite missions.

arXiv comment15 pages, 6 figures

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