Title :
Gigahertz clocked quantum key distribution in passive optical networks
Author :
Fernandez, Veronica ; Collins, Robert J. ; Gordon, Karen J. ; Townsend, Paul D. ; Buller, Gerald S.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng. & Phys. Sci., Heriot-Watt Univ., Edinburgh
Abstract :
Two multi-user approaches to fiber-based quantum key distribution systems operating at gigahertz clock frequencies are presented, both compatible with standard telecommunications fiber
Keywords :
optical fibre communication; quantum cryptography; gigahertz clock frequency; passive optical networks; quantum key distribution; standard telecommunications fiber; Bit rate; Clocks; Frequency; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber polarization; Optical network units; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; Passive optical networks; Telecommunication standards;
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.2006.1694005
