- Acronym:
- PIONIER-Q
- Logotyp:
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- Full name:
- PIONIER-Q Polish Quantum Communication Infrastructure
- Duration:
- 01.02.2023 - 31.12.2025
- Aim:
- The PIONIER-Q project aimed to provide a quantum critical distribution infrastructure and a quantum communication network using the existing fibre infrastructure of the PIONIER network. Encryptors and devices for quantum key distribution (QKD) were installed at selected network points. QKD devices are sending a symmetric encryption key to the encryptors in both locations over dedicated optical fibres. This key changes its form cyclically and are used to encrypt data transmitted between locations that send their data via a standard transmission channel. The quantum encryption key is sent via a quantum channel, so according to the principles of quantum mechanics, it will not be possible to intercept information sent via such a channel. Spying on the quantum transmission will damage the key, which will become useless, and the surveillance layer will notify about such an event. The QKD Quantum Key technology is adding a layer of security to the encryptors, thus dramatically increasing the protection of the transmitted data.
- Contact:
- Karol Krawentek
e-mail: karol.krawentek (at) cyfronet.pl
phone: (+48)126333426 - More info:
- https://pionierq.pionier.net.pl/
