Research on smart grid, cyber-physical operation, security and quantum cryptography
This unique Canadian facility is used to study the control and communication of a large-scale smart grid. This research infrastructure platform includes world-class facilities in quantum cryptography, cyber-physical security as well as the operations of smart grids. Quantum cryptography offers unconditional security based on the laws of physics. The research team will build a measurement-device-independent quantum key distribution (QKD) network, which provides unconditional security even with untrusted relays, thus paving the way to a future quantum internet. The team studies cyber-physical security of smart grids to help secure critical infrastructure. They also perform large-scale simulations of the operations of a large power generation and distribution network. Their simulations greatly enhance our understanding of the operations and security of our power grid.
- Prototyping and testing of quantum technologies (including single photon detectors and single photon sources)
- Battle-testing quantum key distribution networks
- Modelling of power distribution networks
- Simulations of cyber-physical security of critical infrastructure
- Aerospace and satellites
- Defence and security industries
- Energy
- Financial services and insurance
- Information and communication technologies and media
- Utilities
Specialized labs and equipment
Equipment | Function |
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Quantum Key Distribution Systems | Perform key exchange with unconditional security |
Singe Photon Detectors | Single photon detection |
Quantum Random Number Generators | General true random numbers by physical means |
Private and public sector research partners
- National Research Council (NRC) of Canada