Title :
Gigahertz quantum cryptography
Author :
Buller, G.S. ; Collins, R.J. ; Clarke, P.J. ; Townsend, P.D.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng. & Phys. Sci., Heriot-Watt Univ., Edinburgh, UK
Abstract :
This paper describes progress in gigahertz-clocked quantum key distribution systems. It details current advances in both point-to-point and network applications. We will discuss possibilities for practical quantum key distribution using single-photon sources, and describe a robust gigahertz quantum cryptography system.
Keywords :
quantum cryptography; gigahertz quantum cryptography system; gigahertz-clocked quantum key distribution system; network application; point-to-point application; single-photon source; Clocks; Cryptography; Detectors; Optical fiber dispersion; Optical fiber polarization; Telecommunications; Optical communications; Quantum information; Quantum key distribution;
Conference_Titel :
Communications and Photonics Conference and Exhibition (ACP), 2010 Asia
Conference_Location :
Shanghai
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-7111-9
DOI :
10.1109/ACP.2010.5682676
