Quantum Communication

The group launch was in 2015. We have a very ambitious goal – to deliver a commercial quantum cryptography device, which is faster than anyone else has managed! To achieve this goal, we work in experimental quantum optics, quantum information theory, electrical engineering and software programming. We study how to make better quantum cryptography protocols and optical schemes, so that our devices work faster and fit in a simple and small package. Quantum cryptography is a very young technology and basic research is still uncovering much that affects today’s applications. Our commercial product will be a high-end device for data protection in banks and other organisations where information security is paramount. Apart from hardware, we are also working on applications. A great example is the quantum-secure blockchain, where our quantum keys are used to enhance the security of existing technology.

Being the leading quantum cryptography project in Russia we are combining quantum cryptography theory, experiments and business applications in one place. Our group demonstrated for the first time in Russia the distribution of quantum keys between remote buildings in urban environments, the first in Russia business application of quantum keys and the world's first quantum-protected blockchain.