Afterpulse analysis for reference-frame-independent quantum key distribution
YF Nie, CM Zhang - Quantum Information Processing, 2022 - Springer
Reference-frame-independent quantum key distribution (RFI-QKD) can generate secret keys
without the alignment of reference frames. However, in most RFI-QKD systems, the …
without the alignment of reference frames. However, in most RFI-QKD systems, the …
Free-running single-photon detection via GHz gated InGaAs/InP APD for high time resolution and count rate up to 500 Mcount/s
Free-running InGaAs/InP single-photon avalanche photodiodes (SPADs) typically operate in
the active-quenching mode, facing the problems of long dead time and large timing jitter. In …
the active-quenching mode, facing the problems of long dead time and large timing jitter. In …
Analysis of the one-decoy-state SARG04 quantum cryptography protocol in the presence of afterpulse effects
H Nian, YF Nie, CM Zhang, LL Lu - … in Theoretical Physics, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
The SARG04 quantum key distribution protocol can offer greater robustness against photon
number splitting attacks than the BB84 protocol that is implemented with weak pulses. In this …
number splitting attacks than the BB84 protocol that is implemented with weak pulses. In this …
Dead-time optimization to increase secure distance range in prepare and measure quantum key distribution protocols
C Wiechers, JL Lucio, X Sánchez-Lozano… - arXiv preprint arXiv …, 2023 - arxiv.org
Afterpulsing is a factor limiting the distance over which discrete-variable quantum key
distribution systems are secure, and a common feature in single-photon detectors. The …
distribution systems are secure, and a common feature in single-photon detectors. The …
Loss-tolerant BB84 Quantum Key Distributions with State Preparation and Measurement Imperfections
L Cui, M Jiang, D Hu, W Wang, B Feng… - 2023 4th International …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The source and detection modules serve as vital components of quantum key distribution
(QKD) systems. Nonetheless, in practical applications, the efficiency of QKD systems is …
(QKD) systems. Nonetheless, in practical applications, the efficiency of QKD systems is …