Title :
Transmission of polarization entangled photons in fiber-optics networks
Author :
Brodsky, Misha ; Antonelli, Cristian ; Shtaif, Mark
Author_Institution :
AT&T Labs., Middletown, NJ, USA
Abstract :
Distribution of polarization-entangled photon pairs to remote users changes the degree of their entanglement in captivating ways. We will describe bounds to the reach of potential entanglement-based quantum cryptography systems arising from Polarization Mode Dispersion.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; polarisation; quantum cryptography; fiber-optics networks; polarization entangled photons; polarization mode dispersion; potential entanglement-based quantum cryptography systems; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber dispersion; Optical fiber networks; Optical fiber polarization; Photonics;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication (ECOC), 2011 37th European Conference and Exhibition on
Conference_Location :
Geneva
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1918-9
