Title :
Quantum key distribution with high-speed superconducting single-photon detectors
Author :
Hadfield, Robert H. ; Habif, Jonathan L. ; Ma, Lijun ; Mink, Alan ; Tang, Xiao ; Nam, Sae Woo
Author_Institution :
National Institute of Standards and Technology, Division 815, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305, USA
Abstract :
We explore the potential of high-speed nanowire superconducting single-photon detectors for quantum key distribution in fiber, over long distances (at 1550 nm) and at high bit rates (at 850 nm).
Keywords :
Clocks; Gas detectors; Jitter; Laser feedback; NIST; Optical fiber communication; Propagation losses; Protocols; Superconducting photodetectors; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2007. QELS '07
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2007.4431644
