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Active Polarization Auto-Compensation in Fiber-Based Quantum-Key Distribution Systems

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Author(s)

Lijun Ma, Hai Xu, Xiao Tang

Abstract

We developed an active polarization auto-compensation sub-system for fiber-based polarization-encoding QKD system. This sub-system helps to stabilize the system at high performance. The limitations are discussed and further improvements are proposed.
Proceedings Title
Electronics and Laser Science| 2006
Conference Dates
May 21-26, 2006
Conference Title
CLEO/QELS Conference

Keywords

fiber optics communications, optical communication, photon counting

Citation

Ma, L. , Xu, H. and Tang, X. (2006), Active Polarization Auto-Compensation in Fiber-Based Quantum-Key Distribution Systems, Electronics and Laser Science| 2006 (Accessed December 13, 2024)

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Created May 22, 2006, Updated February 19, 2017