Quantum Communication & Cryptography

Principles of quantum communication and cryptography, including how quantum states enable fundamentally secure information exchange.

• Engineers and researchers working in optical communication, quantum communication, and network security
• System designers aiming to implement quantum-safe communication infrastructures
• Graduate and postgraduate students specializing in quantum information science, cryptography, and secure communications
• Academic staff involved in research and teaching in quantum technologies and secure communication systems
• Professionals and technologists developing quantum network prototypes and post-quantum security solutions
• Scientists and R&D specialists interested in quantum information processing, entanglement distribution, and secure communication protocols
• Government, defense, and cybersecurity personnel focusing on next-generation secure communication technologies

• Introduction to quantum communication principles
• Basic concepts of quantum mechanics relevant to communication
• Quantum key distribution (QKD): BB84, E91, decoy-state protocols
• Quantum entanglement and quantum repeaters
• Quantum cryptography vs classical cryptography
• Device-independent and measurement-device-independent QKD
• Quantum hacking and countermeasures
• Practical challenges in implementing QKD (e.g., channel losses, noise)
• Quantum networks and satellite-based QKD
• Standardization efforts and global quantum communication initiatives
• Future trends: quantum internet, quantum memory, and integrated quantum-classical networks
• Case studies and recent experimental demonstrations

• Copy of the presentation slides (PDF)
• Downloadable video recording of the sessions (valid for 60 days)

⚠️ Important: The video is licensed for personal use only. Redistribution, sharing, or public posting of the course video is strictly prohibited.

* Session 1: 3 hours Fundamentals of quantum mechanics for communication, quantum key distribution (QKD) protocols, quantum entanglement applications * Session 2: 3 hours Advanced quantum cryptographic methods, system design challenges, security threats,