DocumentCode
515546
Title
Use of discrete modulation and a continuous wave local oscillator in a 24 km continuous variable quantum key distribution system
Author
Xuan, Quyen Dinh ; Zhang, Zheshen ; Voss, Paul L.
Author_Institution
Georgia Tech Lorraine, Georgia Tech-C.N.R.S., Metz, France
fYear
2010
fDate
21-25 March 2010
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
3
Abstract
We implement an experimental continuous variable quantum key distribution system over 24 km of optical fiber that uses discrete signaling and a continuous wave local oscillator. A secure key rate of 3.45 kb/s was achieved.
Keywords
optical fibre communication; optical modulation; quantum cryptography; continuous variable quantum key distribution; continuous wave local oscillator; discrete modulation; discrete signaling; distance 24 km; optical fiber; quantum key distribution system; Error correction codes; Frequency; Local oscillators; Low pass filters; Noise cancellation; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fibers; Phase modulation; Phase noise; Protocols;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Optical Fiber Communication (OFC), collocated National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2010 Conference on (OFC/NFOEC)
Conference_Location
San Diego, CA
Electronic_ISBN
978-1-55752-884-1
Type
conf
Filename
5465255
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