A small vapor cell inside a tiny box with a diode laser can deliver what may be at the heart of many future satellites—an optical frequency reference with high stability and low...
Designing a globe-spanning network for quantum key distribution requires a different way of thinking. It is about space, entangled photons, and how to store them.
Qualifying a versatile ultracold atom experiment for the International Space Station requires many steps, with integrated laser systems playing a key role.