Title :
A quantum key distribution system operating at gigahertz clock rates
Author :
Gordon, Karen J. ; Fernandez, Victor ; Buller, Gerald S. ; Townsend, Paul D. ; Cova, Sergio D. ; Tisa, Simone
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng. & Phys. Sci., Heriot-Watt Univ., Edinburgh
Abstract :
A fiber-optic based quantum key distribution system, operating at a wavelength of 850 nm, has been developed capable of operating up to a clock frequency of 1 GHz, creating significantly increased key exchange rates
Keywords :
optical design techniques; optical fibre communication; optical fibre dispersion; optical fibre losses; quantum cryptography; 1 GHz; 850 nm; fiber-optic based quantum key distribution system; gigahertz clock rates;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics Conference, 2004. (IQEC). International
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-778-4
