Journals / Usak University Journal of Engineering Sciences / 2024 / Volume: 7 Issue: 2

Quantum Radar: Theory, Limits, and Practical Applications

Murat Can Karakoç(ANKARA YILDIRIM BEYAZIT ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0003-0425-5986
Abdurrahman Can Kıraç(ANKARA YILDIRIM BEYAZIT ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0009-0004-5783-1961
Özgün Ersoy(ANKARA YILDIRIM BEYAZIT ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-0160-1161
Asaf Behzat Şahin(ANKARA YILDIRIM BEYAZIT ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0001-9759-8448
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Our findings highlight the significant advancements and remaining challenges in developing practical quantum radar systems, as well as the worldwide collaboration driving progress in this cutting-edge field.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This paper provides a detailed exploration of quantum radar technology, focusing on the generation, measurement, and theoretical analysis of quantum-correlated signals in both optical and microwave domains.
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⚙️Variables:quantum radar · two mode squeezed vacuum · Josephson junction

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This paper provides a detailed exploration of quantum radar technology, focusing on the generation, measurement, and theoretical analysis of quantum-correlated signals in both optical and microwave domains. We examine the mechanisms behind producing entangled signals and their application to improve radar sensitivity and accuracy in noisy environments. A review of key studies is presented, with emphasis on their experimental setups and the limitations that define the potential of quantum radar. By aggregating data on object detection range and analyzing global research trends through visualizations, including a bar chart and a world map, we illustrate the growing interest and research efforts in this domain. Our findings highlight the significant advancements and remaining challenges in developing practical quantum radar systems, as well as the worldwide collaboration driving progress in this cutting-edge field.

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Karakoç, M. C., Kıraç, A. C., Ersoy, Ö., Şahin, A. B. (2024). Quantum Radar: Theory, Limits, and Practical Applications. Usak University Journal of Engineering Sciences, Volume: 7 Issue: 2. https://doi.org/10.47137/uujes.1576274

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