• DocumentCode
    1081625
  • Title

    Enhanced throughput for QKD: a multiplexed approach

  • Author

    Guerreau, Olivier L. ; Malassenet, François J. ; McLaughlin, Steven W.

  • Author_Institution
    Dept. Opt., Georgia Tech Lorraine, Metz
  • Volume
    12
  • Issue
    4
  • fYear
    2006
  • Firstpage
    914
  • Lastpage
    917
  • Abstract
    We report a new time-domain polarization-insensitive quantum key distribution scheme using single-side pulse detection. The system includes a strong reference that makes it secure against the PNS attack while using a fainted laser as a single photon source. It is possible to multiplex this scheme with the single sideband (SSB) technique. The resulting secure bit rate is then doubled allowing secure bit rate enhancement
  • Keywords
    encoding; multiplexing; optical communication; quantum cryptography; QKD; multiplexing; secure bit rate enhancement; single sideband; single-side pulse detection; time-domain polarization-insensitive quantum key distribution; Amplitude modulation; Bit rate; Cryptography; Electrooptic modulators; Encoding; Frequency; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fibers; Optical pulses; Throughput; Quantum communication; quantum cryptography;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    1077-260X
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/JSTQE.2006.876594
  • Filename
    1668135