The evolution of quantum key distribution networks: On the road to the qinternet

Y Cao, Y Zhao, Q Wang, J Zhang… - … Surveys & Tutorials, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Quantum key distribution (QKD) constitutes a symmetric secret key negotiation protocol
capable of maintaining information-theoretic security. Given the recent advances in QKD …

Long-distance copropagation of quantum key distribution and terabit classical optical data channels

LJ Wang, KH Zou, W Sun, Y Mao, YX Zhu, HL Yin… - Physical Review A, 2017 - APS
Quantum key distribution (QKD) generates symmetric keys between two remote parties and
guarantees the keys are not accessible to any third party. Wavelength-division multiplexing …

Quantum key distribution for 10 Gb/s dense wavelength division multiplexing networks

KA Patel, JF Dynes, M Lucamarini, I Choi… - Applied Physics …, 2014 - pubs.aip.org
We demonstrate quantum key distribution (QKD) with bidirectional 10 Gb/s classical data
channels in a single fiber using dense wavelength division multiplexing. Record secure key …

Secure polarization-independent subcarrier quantum key distribution in optical fiber channel using BB84 protocol with a strong reference

AV Gleim, VI Egorov, YV Nazarov, SV Smirnov… - Optics express, 2016 - opg.optica.org
A quantum key distribution system based on the subcarrier wave modulation method has
been demonstrated which employs the BB84 protocol with a strong reference to generate …

Field trial of a quantum secured 10 Gb/s DWDM transmission system over a single installed fiber

I Choi, YR Zhou, JF Dynes, Z Yuan, A Klar, A Sharpe… - Optics express, 2014 - opg.optica.org
We present results from the first field-trial of a quantum-secured DWDM transmission system,
in which quantum key distribution (QKD) is combined with 4× 10 Gb/s encrypted data and …

Security of decoy-state quantum key distribution with correlated intensity fluctuations

X Sixto, V Zapatero, M Curty - Physical Review Applied, 2022 - APS
One of the most prominent techniques to enhance the performance of practical quantum key
distribution (QKD) systems with laser sources is the decoy-state method. Current decoy-state …

High speed prototype quantum key distribution system and long term field trial

AR Dixon, JF Dynes, M Lucamarini, B Fröhlich… - Optics express, 2015 - opg.optica.org
Securing information in communication networks is an important challenge in today's world.
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) can provide unique capabilities towards achieving this …

Optimized channel allocation scheme for jointly reducing four-wave mixing and Raman scattering in the DWDM-QKD system

JN Niu, YM Sun, C Cai, YF Ji - Applied optics, 2018 - opg.optica.org
Conducting quantum key distribution (QKD) through existing optical fibers together with
conventional communication signals is a viable way to expand its practical application, but …

Wavelength division multiplexing of 194 continuous variable quantum key distribution channels

TA Eriksson, RS Luis, BJ Puttnam… - Journal of Lightwave …, 2020 - opg.optica.org
We demonstrate the first continuous variable quantum key distribution (CV-QKD) system
with fully digital phase and polarization tracking, enabling the first wavelength division …

Security of subcarrier wave quantum key distribution against the collective beam-splitting attack

GP Miroshnichenko, AV Kozubov, AA Gaidash… - Optics express, 2018 - opg.optica.org
We consider a subcarrier wave quantum key distribution (QKD) system, where quantum
encoding is carried out at weak sidebands generated around a coherent optical beam as a …