Title :
Quantum secured Gigabit Passive Optical Networks
Author :
Frohlich, Bernd ; Dynes, James F. ; Lucamarini, Marco ; Sharpe, Andrew W. ; Tam, Simon W.-B ; Zhiliang Yuan ; Shields, Andrew J.
Author_Institution :
Toshiba Res. Eur. Ltd., Cambridge, UK
Abstract :
We report transmission of a quantum signal alongside conventional Gigabit Passive Optical Network traffic in the same optical distribution network. Encryption keys generated from quantum signals enable provable secure communication in optical access networks.
Keywords :
cryptography; passive optical networks; telecommunication security; telecommunication traffic; conventional gigabit passive optical network traffic; encryption keys; optical access networks; optical distribution network; quantum secured gigabit passive optical networks; quantum signal; quantum signals; secure communication; Computer security; Decision support systems; EPON; IEEE 802.3 Standards; Privacy; Quantum mechanics;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), 2015
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
