Title :
An approach to high key exchange rate quantum key distribution in optical fibres
Author :
Buller, Gerald S. ; Gordon, Karen J. ; Fernandez, Veronica ; Collins, Robert J. ; Pellegrini, Sara ; Covs, S.D. ; Townsend, Paul D.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng. & Phys. Sci., Heriot-Watt Univ., Edinburgh, UK
Abstract :
This presentation will discuss the issues limiting key exchange rates in fibre-based quantum key distribution systems, paying particular attention to the bottleneck of single-photon detectors. The approach of using 850 nm wavelength quantum channels is discussed.
Keywords :
photodetectors; quantum cryptography; quantum optics; telecommunication channels; 850 nm; exchange rates; optical fibres; quantum key distribution; single-photon detectors; wavelength quantum channels;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 2005. ECOC 2005. 31st European Conference on
Conference_Location :
IET
Print_ISBN :
0-86341-543-1
