The rationale for the optimal continuous-variable quantum key distribution protocol

R Goncharov, I Vorontsova, D Kirichenko, I Filipov… - Optics, 2022 - mdpi.com
This article describes the current technical level of developments in the field of continuous-
variable quantum key distribution (CV-QKD). Various classifications are described, the …

Finite-size security of continuous-variable quantum key distribution with digital signal processing

T Matsuura, K Maeda, T Sasaki, M Koashi - Nature communications, 2021 - nature.com
In comparison to conventional discrete-variable (DV) quantum key distribution (QKD),
continuous-variable (CV) QKD with homodyne/heterodyne measurements has distinct …

Broadband continuous-variable entanglement generation using a Kerr-free Josephson metamaterial

MR Perelshtein, KV Petrovnin, V Vesterinen… - Physical Review …, 2022 - APS
Entangled microwave photons form a fundamental resource for quantum information
processing and sensing with continuous variables. We use a low-loss Josephson …

Finite-size security proof of binary-modulation continuous-variable quantum key distribution using only heterodyne measurement

S Yamano, T Matsuura, Y Kuramochi, T Sasaki… - Physica …, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
Continuous-variable quantum key distribution (CV-QKD) has many practical advantages
including compatibility with current optical communication technology. Implementation using …

Quantum repeaters and teleportation via entangled phase-modulated multimode coherent states

R Goncharov, AD Kiselev, ES Moiseev, E Samsonov… - Physical Review …, 2023 - APS
We present a scheme of quantum repeater that uses entangled multimode coherent states
that are obtained by electro-optic modulation of symmetric and antisymmetric Schrödinger …

Coherent detection schemes for subcarrier wave continuous variable quantum key distribution

E Samsonov, R Goncharov, M Fadeev, A Zinoviev… - JOSA B, 2021 - opg.optica.org
We examine different methods to implement coherent detection in subcarrier wave quantum
key distribution (SCW QKD) systems. For classical wave fields, we present the models …

Continuous-variable quantum key distribution based on photon addition operation

XT Chen, LP Zhang, SK Chang, H Zhang… - Chinese Physics …, 2021 - iopscience.iop.org
It is shown that the non-Gaussian operations can not only be used to prepare the
nonclassical states, but also to improve the entanglement degree between Gaussian states …

Experimental demonstration of phase-sensitive multimode continuous variable quantum key distribution with improved secure key rate

Z Su, J Wang, D Cai, X Guo, D Wang, Z Li - Photonics Research, 2023 - opg.optica.org
We develop and experimentally demonstrate a phase-sensitive continuous variable
quantum key distribution system with improved secure key rate. This is achieved using …

[HTML][HTML] Subcarrier wave continuous-variable quantum key distribution with Gaussian modulation: composable security analysis

RK Goncharov, AD Kiselev, EO Samsonov… - Компьютерная …, 2023 - cyberleninka.ru
In this paper, we continue the study of the quantum cryptographic GG02 protocol, performed
using the approach based on the subcarrier waves. We modify the scheme via heterodyne …

Passive state preparation continuous variable quantum key distribution in a satellite-mediated link

H Luo, Y Wang, H Zhong, Z Zuo, Y Guo - JOSA B, 2023 - opg.optica.org
Passive state preparation (PSP) continuous variable quantum key distribution (CVQKD)
drops out optical amplitude and phase modulators, making this scheme suitable for …