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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

Refined finite-size analysis of binary-modulation continuous-variable quantum key distribution

T Matsuura, S Yamano, Y Kuramochi, T Sasaki… - Quantum, 2023 - quantum-journal.org
Recent studies showed the finite-size security of binary-modulation CV-QKD protocols
against general attacks. However, they gave poor key-rate scaling against transmission …

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 …

Photonic interface between subcarrier wave and dual-rail encodings

KS Melnik, ES Moiseev - Physical Review A, 2023 - APS
Quantum key distribution with multimode subcarrier wave encoding is propitious for being
robust against environmental disturbance. For application in long-distance quantum …

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 …

Subcarrier wave quantum key distribution with leaky and flawed devices

A Gaidash, G Miroshnichenko, A Kozubov - JOSA B, 2022 - opg.optica.org
In this paper, we consider the influence of device imperfections on the performance of the
subcarrier wave quantum key distribution system. For instance, we consider the utilization of …