Title :
Quantum key distribution with coherent polarization istates
Author :
Lorenz, Stefan ; Lütkenhaus, Norbert ; Andersen, Ulrik ; Korolkova, Natalia ; Leuchs, Gerd
Author_Institution :
Max-Planck Res. Group, Erlangen-Nurnberg Univ., Erlangen
Abstract :
We present an experimental quantum key distribution system with coherent light. Polarisation encoding ensures simple preparation and local oscillator free measurement. By postselection, a potential secret key can be established even in presence of losses >3 dB
Keywords :
encoding; light coherence; light polarisation; optical communication; optical losses; protocols; quantum cryptography; quantum optics; coherent polarization states; polarisation encoding; quantum key distribution;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics Conference, 2004. (IQEC). International
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-778-4