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Measuring Distance with Lasers: From Micrometres to Kilometres
In TeraNet’s latest blog, PhD candidate Shawn McSorley unpacks how lasers are used to measure distance with extreme precision, and how a technique called synthetic wavelength interferometry helps turn those tiny light waves into a ruler that can stretch across kilometres.
Using Quantum to Safeguard Against Quantum
Quantum computers could one day break the encryption we rely on today. But quantum technology also offers a solution. Learn how Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) helps create unbreakable keys, and why TeraNet’s optical ground stations are ready for this new era of secure communication.
Why Are Laser Communications the Future of Satellite Connectivity?
Discover why laser communications are poised to replace radio waves in space. Learn how this breakthrough boosts data speeds, reduces interference, and overcomes key technical challenges

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