Kirq at a glance
Luqia, formerly known as INO, is an internationally recognised centre for applied research in optics and photonics. It develops technological solutions in fields ranging from imaging to advanced photonics, with a strong focus on technology transfer to industry.
In Kirq, this site serves as a strategic hub for experimentation in advanced optical communication. Mastery of photonic technologies under complex conditions enables the exploration of the robustness and performance of quantum communication systems on real-world infrastructure, whilst drawing on proven industrial expertise.
Equipment list
Classical equipments
Quantum equipments
Brand: APC
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| UPS | APC Smart-UPS X 3000 Rack/Tower LCD - UPS - 2.7 kW - 3000 VA | 2 |
Brand: Ciena
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Switch | 5166 SFP28 (Pair) | 1 |
| Transpondeur | Waveserver 5 interface 800 Go | 2 |
Brand: Crypto4A
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| HSM | QxHSM | 2 |
| HSM Server | QxEDGE | 4 |
Brand: CyberPower
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| UPS 3kW | OL5KRTHD | 4 |
| UPS 6kW | OL6KPM | 2 |
| UPS 7kW | BP240VL3U01 | 2 |
Brand: Dell
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Server | EMC PowerEdge R6515 | 3 |
Brand: Exfo
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber inspection microscope | FIP-500 | 1 |
| OTDR testing platform | FTB-2 Pro | 1 |
Brand: Fortinet
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| NG Firewall | FortiGate 100F | 4 |
| NG Firewall | FortiGate 120G | 4 |
| Switch | FS-124F- Layer 2 | 3 |
Brand: FS
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| CWDM 18 channels 2,2dB | FMU C182761M | 2 |
| CWDM 8 channels 2,2dB | FMU MC084761EM | 2 |
| DWDM 40 channels 3,0dB | FMU D402160M | 2 |
Brand: LENOVO
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Server | THINKSYSTEM SR630 V3 | 5 |
Brand: Nokia
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| DWDM - Encrypter | 1830 PSI-M | 4 |
| Optical monitoring | PSD-2 | 6 |
| Router | 7750 SR-1-46S | 2 |
| Security Appliance (SOC) | 1830 SMS | 1 |
| Optical transport | 1830 PSI-L | 4 |
Brand: TRIPP LITE
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Console | B020-U08-19-K | 2 |
Brand: Aurea
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Photon detector | InGaAs/InP Geiger-mode APD technologie Wavelength range: 900 - 1700 nm (O-band, C-band & L-band) | 3 |
| Time tagger | Channel number : 4 Multi-vendor compatible | 2 |
Brand: EvolutionQ
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| KMS | Basejump | 5 |
Brand: IDQ 1
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| QKD | CERBERIS XGR (OB) Pair | 1 |
Brand: IDQ 3
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| QKD | CERBERIS XGR (CB) Pair | 1 |
Brand: IDQ 4
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| QKD | CLAVIS XGR (CB) Pair | 1 |
Brand: Ki3
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Interferometer | Ki3 Phase.Fix: Ultra-stable Fiber Interferometer - Central wavelength: 1550 ± 30 nm | 3 |
Brand: LuxQuanta
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| QKD | NOVA LQ CV-C-Band Pair | 1 |
Brand: OZ Optic
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Quantum Analyzer | Motorized polarization entanglement analyzer pigtailed with fibers. | 2 |
Brand: Safran
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| White rabbit | 1U White Rabbit precise time provider with low-jitter enhancement. 2x 1GbE SFP connectors. 5x SMA 3.3V/50ohm (PPS In, 10Mhz In, PPS Out, CLK Out, 10MHz Sine Out). Dual hot-swap AC supplies. | 3 |
Brand: TOSHIBA 1
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| QKD | 4.2MU-O-Band Pair | 1 |
Brand: TOSHIBA 2
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| QKD | 4.2MU-O-Band Pair | 1 |
Brand: TOSHIBA 3
| Type | Model | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| QKD | 4.2MU-O-Band Pair | 1 |
