Quantum Technologies Impact on Electromagnetic Spectrum Monitoring

Sârbu, Annamaria; Bechet, Paul; Giurgiu, Tiberiu

doi:10.2478/bsaft-2021-0024

Abstract

Electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) superiority represents a prerequisite for resilient defence strategies, capable of effective and adequate response to our global security environment. Besides, quantum communications are being considered one of the most promising technologies with applications in security related domains. To this extent, the development of quantum communication infrastructures will significantly impact the architecture of the modern electromagnetic operational environment. Quantum technologies pave the way towards revolutionary technologies by exploiting physical phenomena from different angles and enabling extremely sensitive measurements of multiple parameters including electromagnetic fields. This paper aims to present a short description of quantum technologies with applications for electromagnetic spectrum monitoring and discusses their impact on future electromagnetic warfare operations.

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Quantum Technologies Impact on Electromagnetic Spectrum Monitoring

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