Title :
Quantum generated one-time-pad encryption with 1.25 Gbps clock synchronization
Author :
Bienfang, Joshua C. ; Mink, A. ; Nakassis, A. ; Tang, Xiaoou ; Su, David H. ; Clark, Colin W. ; Williams, C.J.
Author_Institution :
Nat. Inst. of Stand. & Technol., Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Abstract :
Clock recovery techniques at 1.25 Gbit/s enable quantum key distribution at sifted-key rates greater than 3.5 Mbit/s. Our system incorporates expeditious forward error correction algorithms, and is designed for practical implementation of the one-time-pad cipher.
Keywords :
forward error correction; optical links; quantum cryptography; synchronisation; 1.25 Gbit/s; clock recovery techniques; clock synchronization; forward error correction; one-time-pad cipher; quantum generated one-time-pad encryption; quantum key distribution; Clocks; Cryptography; Detectors; Ethernet networks; Field programmable gate arrays; Optical fiber communication; Protocols; Quantum mechanics; Synchronization; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2005. Technical Digest. OFC/NFOEC
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-783-0
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2005.192753
