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Influence of Avalanche-Photodiode Dead Time on the Security of High-Speed Quantum-Key Distribution Systems

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Author(s)

Hai Xu, Lijun Ma, Joshua Bienfang, Xiao Tang

Abstract

We study the correlation in the sifted key induced by the dead time of Geirger-mode avalanche-photodiodes (APDs) in quantum key distribution systems. A simultaneous holdoff of the APDs (SHA) technique eliminates these correlations.
Proceedings Title
Optics/Quantum Electronics and Laser Science| 2006| CLEO
Conference Dates
May 21-26, 2006
Conference Location
Undefined
Conference Title
CLEO/QELS Conference

Keywords

fiber optics communications, quantum detectors

Citation

Xu, H. , Ma, L. , Bienfang, J. and Tang, X. (2006), Influence of Avalanche-Photodiode Dead Time on the Security of High-Speed Quantum-Key Distribution Systems, Optics/Quantum Electronics and Laser Science| 2006| CLEO, Undefined (Accessed October 11, 2024)

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Created May 21, 2006, Updated October 12, 2021