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High Speed Quantum Key Distribution over Optical Fiber Network System

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Author(s)

Xiao Tang, Lijun Ma, Alan Mink

Abstract

NIST has developed a number of complete fiber-based high-speed quantum key distribution QKD)systems that includes an 850 nm QKD system for a local area network (LAN), a 1310 nm QKD system for a metropolitan area network (MAN), and a 3-node quantum network controlled by a network manager. This paper discusses the key techniques used to implement these systems, which include polarization recovery, noise reduction, frequency up-conversion detection based on PPLN waveguide, custom high-speed data handling boards, and quantum network management. Using our quantum network, a QKD secured video surveillance application has been demonstrated. Our intention is to show the feasibility and sophistication of QKD systems under current technology development.
Citation
Journal of Research (NIST JRES) -

Keywords

Quantum Key Distribution, Fiber network, BB84, B92, Detection Time Bin Shift, Frequency Up-conversion detection

Citation

Tang, X. , Ma, L. and Mink, A. (2009), High Speed Quantum Key Distribution over Optical Fiber Network System, Journal of Research (NIST JRES), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=901250 (Accessed April 26, 2024)
Created May 28, 2009, Updated February 19, 2017