Communication systems and methods

Patent · 05 October 2021

OSTI ID:1859923

Bush, Stephen Francis

A communication system is provided that includes a first quantum key distribution device configured to be coupled to a second quantum key distribution device over a quantum channel that communicates a quantum state via the quantum channel, a classical device coupled to the first quantum key distribution device with a connection cable to provide a communication path between the classical device and the first quantum key distribution device, and a quantum channel carrier engaging the connection cable. The quantum channel carrier is configured to, responsive to movement of the connection cable, disrupt a quantum state within the quantum channel.

• Research Organization: General Electric Co., Schenectady, NY (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: OE0000894
• Assignee: General Electric Company (Schenectady, NY)
• Patent Number(s): 11,139,963
• Application Number: 16/569,272
• OSTI ID: 1859923
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English