Title :
Quantum key distribution integrated into commercial WDM systems
Author :
Rohde, Harald ; Smolorz, Sylvia ; Poppe, Andreas ; Huebel, Hannes
Author_Institution :
Nokia-Siemens-Networks GmbH & Co. KG, Munich, Germany
Abstract :
Quantum cryptography circumvents the threat on classical cryptography due to quantum computers. Its integration into WDM transmission systems is a key point in its commercial deployment. The necessary pre-requisites are discussed in this paper.
Keywords :
quantum cryptography; wavelength division multiplexing; WDM; quantum computers; quantum cryptography; quantum key distribution; Cryptography; Fiber nonlinear optics; Nonlinear optics; Optical fiber communication; Optical fibers; Optical filters; Optical mixing; Optical transmitters; Quantum computing; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber communication/National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2008. OFC/NFOEC 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-856-8
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2008.4528655
