Title :
High-speed quantum key distribution using hyper-entangled photons
Author :
Christensen, Bradley G. ; McCusker, Kevin T. ; Gauthier, Daniel J. ; Kwiat, Paul G.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA
Abstract :
We discuss a quantum cryptography system using the timing and polarization degrees of freedom to produce a high bit rate for both technologically limited eavesdroppers and for any potential eavesdroppers.
Keywords :
high-speed optical techniques; quantum cryptography; quantum entanglement; quantum optics; eavesdroppers; hyper-entangled photons; polarization degrees of freedom; quantum key distribution; timing; Bit error rate; Bit rate; Detectors; Laser excitation; Photonics; Pump lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2012 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1839-6
