Title :
The SECOQC Quantum Key Distribution Network in Vienna
Author :
Peev, Momtchil ; Poppe, Andreas ; Maurhart, Oliver ; Lorünser, Thomas ; Länger, Thomas ; Pacher, Christoph
Author_Institution :
Safety&Security Dept., AIT Austrian Inst. of Technol. GmbH (formerly Austrian Res. Centers GmbH), Vienna, Austria
Abstract :
An overview of the Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Network Prototype is given. We present the QKD link devices and the node modules that build up the network and discuss its architecture, functionality and performance.
Keywords :
quantum cryptography; QKD link devices; SECOQC; Vienna; network prototype; node modules; quantum key distribution; Communication channels; Communication industry; Communications technology; Cryptography; Paper technology; Protection; Prototypes; Repeaters; Research and development; Safety;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 2009. ECOC '09. 35th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Vienna
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5096-1
