• DocumentCode
    2466914
  • Title

    Prospects of fiber quantum key distribution technology for power systems

  • Author

    Ruirui Zhang ; Xi Chen

  • Author_Institution
    China Electr. Power Res. Inst., Beijing, China
  • fYear
    213
  • fDate
    10-13 June 213
  • Firstpage
    1
  • Lastpage
    4
  • Abstract
    In this paper, we mainly explore the application of fiber Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology in Smart Grid. First, the vulnerability of optical fiber communication networks is analyzed. Second, an overview of fiber quantum key distribution technology is given. Third, typical fiber QKD use cases in Smart Grid are proposed. Finally, future research directions of fiber QKD for power systems are discussed. Compared to other classical cryptography technology, the application of fiber QKD in Smart Grid has unique advantages.
  • Keywords
    distribution networks; optical fibre networks; quantum cryptography; smart power grids; classical cryptography technology; fiber QKD technology; fiber quantum key distribution technology; optical fiber communication networks; power systems; smart grid;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    iet
  • Conference_Titel
    Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2013), 22nd International Conference and Exhibition on
  • Conference_Location
    Stockholm
  • Electronic_ISBN
    978-1-84919-732-8
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1049/cp.2013.0586
  • Filename
    6683189