Quantum Key Distribution using True On-demand Single Photons over a Field-Installed Fiber Link

Mujtaba Zahidy, Martin Krehbiel, Peter Lodahl, Mikkel T. Mikkelsen, Ying Wang, Leif K. Oxenløwe, Ronny Müller, Michael Galili, Davide Bacco, Beatrice Da Lio, Søren Forchhammer, Leonardo Midolo

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Abstract

We report on a quantum key distribution field trial in the Copenhagen metropolitan area using true single photons from a quantum-dot-based near-deterministic source. A stable secret key generation rate of 2 kbit/s with 9.6-dB channel loss is achieved with a polarization-based BB84 scheme.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2022 IEEE Photonics Conference
Number of pages2
PublisherIEEE
Publication date17 Nov 2022
Article number9975619
ISBN (Print)978-1-6654-3488-1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 Nov 2022
Event2022 IEEE Photonics Conference - Hyatt Regency Vancouver Hotel, Vancouver, Canada
Duration: 13 Nov 202217 Nov 2022

Conference

Conference2022 IEEE Photonics Conference
LocationHyatt Regency Vancouver Hotel
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityVancouver
Period13/11/202217/11/2022

Keywords

  • Optical losses
  • Optical fiber polarization
  • Urban areas
  • Quantum dots
  • Quantum key distribution
  • Photonics

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