Title :
Experimental demonstration of the coexistence of continuous-variable quantum key distribution with an intense DWDM classical channel
Author :
Kumar, Ravindra ; Hao Qin ; Alleaume, Romain
Author_Institution :
LTCI, Telecom ParisTech, Paris, France
Abstract :
We have experimentally performed continuous variable quantum key distribution over up to 50 km, in coexistence with a dense-wavelength-multiplexed channel of several dBms. This opens new perspectives for QKD integration over existing optical network architectures.
Keywords :
optical communication; quantum cryptography; wavelength division multiplexing; QKD integration; continuous variable quantum key distribution; dense-wavelength-multiplexed channel; intense DWDM classical channel; optical network architectures; Noise; Noise measurement; Passive optical networks; Photonics; Raman scattering; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2014 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
