Title :
Differential-phase-shift quantum key distribution
Author :
Inoue, Kyo ; Takesue, Hiroki ; Honjo, Toshimori
Author_Institution :
Osaka Univ.
Abstract :
A novel type of quantum key distribution (QKD) protocol called differential-phase-shift (DPS) QKD is described. It utilizes a weak coherent pulse train instead of individual photons as in conventional QKD
Keywords :
differential phase shift keying; light coherence; optical fibre communication; optical modulation; quantum cryptography; quantum optics; DPS; QKD; differential-phase-shift quantum key distribution; weak coherent pulse train; Delay effects; Detectors; Frequency; Laboratories; Optical interferometry; Optical pulses; Protocols; Pulse amplifiers; Pulse measurements; Security;
Conference_Titel :
LEOS Summer Topical Meetings, 2006 Digest of the
Conference_Location :
Quebec City, Que.
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0090-2
DOI :
10.1109/LEOSST.2006.1693992
