DocumentCode
2249362
Title
Practical quantum key distribution over 100 km using sinusoidally gated InGaAs/InP avalanche photodiodes
Author
Namekata, Naoto ; Takesue, Hiroki ; Honjo, Toshimori ; Tokura, Yasuhiro ; Inoue, Shuichiro
Author_Institution
Inst. of Quantum Sci., Nihon Univ., Tokyo, Japan
fYear
2011
fDate
1-6 May 2011
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
2
Abstract
We report on the quantum key distribution experiment using ultra-low-noise 2-GHz sinusoidally gated InGaAs/InP avalanche photodiodes. The detectors enabled us to distribute secure keys over 100 km with a bit rate of 24 kbps.
Keywords
III-V semiconductors; avalanche photodiodes; gallium arsenide; indium compounds; optical communication equipment; quantum cryptography; InGaAs-InP; bit rate 24 kbit/s; distance 100 km; practical quantum key distribution; sinusoidally gated avalanche photodiodes; ultra low noise avalanche photodiode; Avalanche photodiodes; Communications technology; Detectors; Indium gallium arsenide; Indium phosphide; Logic gates; Photonics;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2011 Conference on
Conference_Location
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN
978-1-4577-1223-4
Type
conf
Filename
5950990
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