Title :
Quantum key distribution with single photons
Author :
Leifgen, Matthias ; Benson, Oliver
Author_Institution :
Inst. fur Phys., Humboldt Univ. zu Berlin, Berlin
Abstract :
We are implementing a quantum key distribution system, suitable for long distances and high key bit rates, which can be used either with weak coherent pulses or real single photon sources as for example quantum dots.
Keywords :
quantum cryptography; quantum dots; quantum optics; high key bit rates; quantum dots; quantum key distribution system; single photon sources; single photons; weak coherent pulses; Bit rate; Cryptography; Optical fiber polarization; Optical interferometry; Optical pulses; Plugs; Protocols; Pulse measurements; Quantum dots; Quantum mechanics;
Conference_Titel :
Nano-Optoelectronics Workshop, 2008. i-NOW 2008. International
Conference_Location :
Shonan Village
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2656-0
DOI :
10.1109/INOW.2008.4634556
