Title :
Quantum-noise encryption using a spectral encoding protocol
Author :
Cincotti, Gabriella ; Spiekman, Leo
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Appl. Electron., Univ. Roma Tre, Rome
Abstract :
An innovative spectral encoding protocol is proposed, based on the coherent vector states. Irreducible quantum noise-based confidentiality is achieved with only two phase values, and sixteen frequency subchannels.
Keywords :
channel coding; cryptographic protocols; optical fibre communication; quantum cryptography; quantum noise; telecommunication security; coherent vector state; frequency subchannel; quantum noise-based confidentiality; quantum-noise encryption; secure optically encrypted transmission; spectral encoding protocol; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Cryptography; Data security; Encoding; Frequency; Optical fiber networks; Optical receivers; Optical sensors; Phased arrays; Protocols;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 2008. ECOC 2008. 34th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Brussels
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2227-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2228-9
DOI :
10.1109/ECOC.2008.4729255
