Polarizing Keyless Cryptography (POLKA)

Abstract

Cryptographic security of the Department of Defense's point-to-point data links is fundamentally important and faces an emerging threat as encryption devices are rapidly out-paced by the increasing data rates of links. Building upon concepts developed under the Integrated Sensing and Processing program, the Polarizing Keyless Cryptography (POLKA) program will demonstrate a compelling all-optical encryption system that has the potential to meet the Department's needs. Traditional encryption techniques rely on mathematical algorithms implemented on electronic devices; POLKA will develop a physics-based, all-optical technique for encryption. Along with its transition partner, DARPA will analyze the theoretical and practical vulnerabilities of the POLKA system and demonstrate experimental verification of its efficacy.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2013
Source ID
dd4af00640d2346cb2f3fac90bafd402

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Fields of Study

  • Computer science

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Technology Areas

  • Cyber
  • Cyber - Cryptography
  • Cyber - Quantum
  • Microelectronics

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