• DocumentCode
    1825535
  • Title

    The SECOQC Quantum-Key-Distribution network in Vienna

  • Author

    Peev, Momtchil ; Länger, Thomas ; Lorünser, Thomas ; Happe, Andreas ; Maurhart, Oliver ; Poppe, Andreas ; Theme, T.

  • Author_Institution
    Austrian Res. Centers GmbH - ARC, Vienna
  • fYear
    2009
  • fDate
    22-26 March 2009
  • Firstpage
    1
  • Lastpage
    3
  • Abstract
    We present a prototypic Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) back-bone network, formed by seven QKD-Link devices that connect five subsidiaries of SIEMENS Austria. This highly integrated trusted-repeater type QKD network allows integration of heterogeneous QKD technologies.
  • Keywords
    optical communication; quantum cryptography; quantum-key-distribution network; trusted repeater; Cities and towns; Cryptography; Integrated optics; National electric code; Optical fiber networks; Prototypes; Quantum mechanics; Space technology; Telecommunication standards; Testing; (060.4250) Networks; (270.55689) Quantum cryptograph;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Optical Fiber Communication - incudes post deadline papers, 2009. OFC 2009. Conference on
  • Conference_Location
    San Diego, CA
  • Print_ISBN
    978-1-4244-2606-5
  • Electronic_ISBN
    978-1-55752-865-0
  • Type

    conf

  • Filename
    5032685