scholarly journals Free-space quantum key distribution with entangled photons

2006 ◽  
Vol 89 (10) ◽  
pp. 101122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan Marcikic ◽  
Antía Lamas-Linares ◽  
Christian Kurtsiefer
Keyword(s):  
Free Space ◽  
Quantum Key Distribution ◽  
Key Distribution ◽  
Entangled Photons

scholarly journals Geometrical Optics Restricted Eavesdropping Analysis of Satellite-to-Satellite Secret Key Distillation

Entropy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (8) ◽  
pp. 950
Author(s):  
Ziwen Pan ◽  
Ivan B. Djordjevic
Keyword(s):  
Free Space ◽  
Quantum Key Distribution ◽  
Security Analysis ◽  
Key Distribution ◽  
Geometrical Optics ◽  
Secret Key ◽  
Satellite Applications

Traditionally, the study of quantum key distribution (QKD) assumes an omnipotent eavesdropper that is only limited by the laws of physics. However, this is not the case for specific application scenarios such as the QKD over a free-space link. In this invited paper, we introduce the geometrical optics restricted eavesdropping model for secret key distillation security analysis and apply to a few scenarios common in satellite-to-satellite applications.

Quantum cryptography: Theoretical protocols for quantum key distribution and tests of selected commercial QKD systems in commercial fiber networks

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (02) ◽  
pp. 1630002
Author(s):  
Monika Jacak ◽  
Janusz Jacak ◽  
Piotr Jóźwiak ◽  
Ireneusz Jóźwiak
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Cryptography ◽  
Quantum Key Distribution ◽  
Key Distribution ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Entangled Photons ◽  
Fiber Networks ◽  
System Improvement ◽  
Metropolitan Networks

The overview of the current status of quantum cryptography is given in regard to quantum key distribution (QKD) protocols, implemented both on nonentangled and entangled flying qubits. Two commercial R&D platforms of QKD systems are described (the Clavis II platform by idQuantique implemented on nonentangled photons and the EPR S405 Quelle platform by AIT based on entangled photons) and tested for feasibility of their usage in commercial TELECOM fiber metropolitan networks. The comparison of systems efficiency, stability and resistivity against noise and hacker attacks is given with some suggestion toward system improvement, along with assessment of two models of QKD.

scholarly journals Long-Distance Free-Space Measurement-Device-Independent Quantum Key Distribution

2020 ◽  
Vol 125 (26) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Cao ◽  
Yu-Huai Li ◽  
Kui-Xing Yang ◽  
Yang-Fan Jiang ◽  
Shuang-Lin Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Free Space ◽  
Quantum Key Distribution ◽  
Key Distribution ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Measurement Device ◽  
Space Measurement ◽  
Measurement Device Independent

scholarly journals Full daylight quantum-key-distribution at 1550 nm enabled by integrated silicon photonics

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Avesani ◽  
L. Calderaro ◽  
M. Schiavon ◽  
A. Stanco ◽  
C. Agnesi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Fibers ◽  
Silicon Photonics ◽  
Free Space ◽  
Quantum Key Distribution ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Key Distribution ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Secret Key ◽  
Quantum Bit ◽  
Integrated Silicon Photonics

AbstractThe future envisaged global-scale quantum-communication network will comprise various nodes interconnected via optical fibers or free-space channels, depending on the link distance. The free-space segment of such a network should guarantee certain key requirements, such as daytime operation and the compatibility with the complementary telecom-based fiber infrastructure. In addition, space-to-ground links will require the capability of designing light and compact quantum devices to be placed in orbit. For these reasons, investigating available solutions matching all the above requirements is still necessary. Here we present a full prototype for daylight quantum key distribution at 1550 nm exploiting an integrated silicon-photonics chip as state encoder. We tested our prototype in the urban area of Padua (Italy) over a 145 m-long free-space link, obtaining a quantum bit error rate around 0.5% and an averaged secret key rate of 30 kbps during a whole sunny day (from 11:00 to 20:00). The developed chip represents a cost-effective solution for portable free-space transmitters and a promising resource to design quantum optical payloads for future satellite missions.

Cryptanalysis of a Practical Quantum Key Distribution with Polarization-Entangled Photons

2005 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 181-186
Author(s):  
Th. Beth ◽  
J. Muller-Quade ◽  
R. Steinwandt
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Cryptography ◽  
Quantum Key Distribution ◽  
Key Distribution ◽  
Key Exchange ◽  
Authentication Scheme ◽  
Entangled Photons ◽  
Key Exchange Protocol

Recently, a quantum key exchange protocol has been described\cite{PFLM04}, which served as basis for securing an actual bank transaction by means of quantum cryptography \cite{ZVS04}. The authentication scheme used to this aim has been proposed by Peev et al. \cite{PML04}. Here we show, that this authentication is insecure in the sense that an attacker can provoke a situation where initiator and responder of a key exchange end up with different keys. Moreover, it may happen that an attacker can decrypt a part of the plaintext protected with the derived encryption key.

scholarly journals Phase-modulated free space quantum key distribution

2004 ◽  
Vol 53 (7) ◽  
pp. 2123
Author(s):  
Miao Er-Long ◽  
Mo Xiao-Fan ◽  
Gui You-Zhen ◽  
Han Zheng-Fu ◽  
Guo Guang-Can
Keyword(s):  
Free Space ◽  
Quantum Key Distribution ◽  
Key Distribution

scholarly journals Free Space Quantum Key Distribution: Towards a Real Life Application

2007 ◽  
pp. 315-323
Author(s):  
Henning Weier ◽  
Tobias Schmitt-Manderbach ◽  
Nadja Regner ◽  
Christian Kurtsiefer ◽  
Harald Weinfurter
Keyword(s):  
Free Space ◽  
Quantum Key Distribution ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Key Distribution
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