Title :
Multiplexed classical and quantum transmission for high bitrate quantum key distribution systems
Author :
Patel, K.A. ; Dynes, J.F. ; Choi, I. ; Sharpe, A.W. ; Dixon, A.R. ; Yuan, Z.L. ; Penty, R.V. ; Shields, A.J.
Author_Institution :
Toshiba Res. Eur. Ltd., Cambridge, UK
Abstract :
We report the operation of a gigahertz clocked quantum key distribution system, with two classical data communication channels using coarse wavelength division multiplexing over a record fibre distance of 80km.
Keywords :
optical fibre communication; quantum cryptography; wavelength division multiplexing; classical data communication channels; coarse wavelength division multiplexing; distance 80 km; gigahertz clocked quantum key distribution system; high bitrate quantum key distribution systems; multiplexed classical transmission; quantum transmission; Clocks; Multiplexing; Optical fiber networks; Optical fiber polarization; Synchronization;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2012 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1839-6
