Student physics, electrical engineering or similar (f/m/x) - Analysis of telescope designs for Optical Ground Stations

Location

Weßling | Germany

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Course paper / final thesis, Student placement

Analysis of telescope designs for Optical Ground Stations

Optical Ground Station Oberpfaffenhofen

Starting date

1 March 2024

Duration of contract

6 months

Remuneration

up to German TVöD 5

Type of employment

Full-time (part-time possible)

The Quantum Communication Systems (QCS) group at the Institute of Communications and Navigation is concentrating on enabling satellite-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). The group is therefore working on ensuring information theoretically secure communication of the future. To distribute a quantum key, existing optical fiber networks can be used for short distances. However, due to the exponential transmission loss of optical fibers long distances cannot be covered by using them. To cover long distances, a satellite can be used as a node for the quantum key generation together with Optical Ground Stations.

The Optical Ground Station need to be further developed to realize a feasible quantum network in the future. One challenge is the design of a cost-effective Optical Ground Station and their implementation in a network. You will contribute in this research area by performing analysis on the telescope design for Optical Ground Stations in satellite-based QKD. Therefore, your work will address an individual research question that will contribute to the development of a holistic and cost-efficient concept of an Optical Ground Station capable of satellite-based QKD. 

Main activities: 

• study of the given reference scenario
• elaboration of the requirements on the telescope design for satellite-based QKD
• literature research on different options (Cassegrain, refractor, Fresnel lenses, …)
• analysis on the impact on polarization
• impact on Quantum Bit Error Rate

• study direction: (engineering) physics, electrical engineering, or similar
• fundamental knowledge in the field of optics
• interest in (satellite-based) optical communication and quantum communication

Look forward to a fulfilling job with an employer who appreciates your commitment and supports your personal and professional development. Our unique infrastructure offers you a working environment in which you have unparalleled scope to develop your creative ideas and accomplish your professional objectives. Our human resources policy places great value on a healthy family and work-life-balance as well as equal opportunities for persons of all genders (f/m/x). Individuals with disabilities will be given preferential consideration in the event their qualifications are equivalent to those of other candidates.

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