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Programmable Quantum Cryptography Educational System

Programmable Quantum Cryptography Educational Kit - EKPQC

 

EKPQC is designed to convey the ideas and steps of a Quantum Key Distribution implementation. 

The "quantum channel" is simulated with macroscopic pulses of red laser light and the classical channel with infrared pulses. 

  • Full-stack simulation of quantum cryptography with laser pulses at 660 nm
  • Quantum key distribution using BB84 protocol
  • Classical channel with infrared transceivers
  • Secret message encryption and transmission
  • Hacking of the secret message (with eavesdropping add-on)
  • Student Manual includes demonstration of basic ideas, to automated operation with programs
  • Stepping stones for further explorations in quantum physics and technologies, experimental control and cryptography.

 

The EKPQC is available as a Basic Kit with only Alice and Bob without optional Eavesdropper Eve. EKPQC is operated by at least two/three computers/laptops with Alice, Bob and Bob. EKPQC can be user assembled. An Assembly and Installation Manual is  provided with Kits.

 

  1. Basic Kit includes

Alice and Bob Component List

Simulated quantum channel, which consists of:

    1. One 660 nm coherent light source
    2. One Quarter-Waveplate in a rotation mount
    3. Two Motorized Linear Polarizers
    4. One Photodetector
    5. Two aluminium base plates as Alice and Bob’s stations
    6. Two Arduinos with electronics for experimental control

Classical channel, which consists of:

    1. Two Arduinos with Electronics to control the transceivers

 

  1. Optional Eavesdropper (Eve) Kit

Eavesdropper (Eve) Component List

Simulated quantum channel, which consists of:

    1. Two Motorized Linear Polarizers
    2. Two Photodetectors
    3. One aluminium base plate as Eve’s stations
    4. Two Non-Polarizing Beamsplitters
    5. One Arduino with electronics for experimental control

Classical channel, which consists of:

    1. One Arduino with electronics to control the transceivers

 

Each kit includes one copy each of:

    1. Installation and Assembly Manual
    2. Student’s Manual
    3. Instructor’s Manual