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An approach to high key exchange rate quantum key distribution in optical fibres

  • Gerald S. Buller
  • , Karen J. Gordon
  • , Veronica Fernandez
  • , Robert J. Collins
  • , Sara Pellegrini
  • , Sergio D. Cova
  • , Paul D. Townsend

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Abstract

This presentation will discuss the issues limiting key exchange rates in fibre-based quantum key distribution systems, paying particular attention to the bottleneck of single-photon detectors. The approach of using 850nm wavelength quantum channels is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005
Event31st European Conference on Optical Communications, ECOC 2005 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Duration: 25 Sep 200529 Sep 2005

Conference

Conference31st European Conference on Optical Communications, ECOC 2005
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityGlasgow
Period25/09/0529/09/05

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