Title :
In-band quantum key distribution (QKD) on fiber populated by high-speed classical data channels
Author :
Xia, Tiejun J. ; Chen, David Z. ; Wellbrock, Glenn A. ; Zavriyev, Anton ; Beal, A. Craig ; Lee, Keun M.
Author_Institution :
MCI, Richardson, TX, USA
Abstract :
We used a commercial QKD system to conduct key exchange over 50-km fiber span that supported classical 10 Gbit/sec traffic. Both quantum and classical channels were carried by the standard ITU grid C-band wavelengths.
Keywords :
optical fibre communication; quantum cryptography; telecommunication channels; telecommunication traffic; 10 Gbit/s; high-speed classical data channels; in-band quantum key distribution; key exchange; quantum channels; standard ITU grid C-band wavelengths; Code standards; Cryptography; Data security; Multiplexing; Optical fiber communication; Optical pulses; Photonics; Quantum computing; Raman scattering; Rayleigh scattering;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2006 and the 2006 National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference. OFC 2006
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-803-9
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2006.215405
