Title :
Node modules and protocols for the Quantum-Back-Bone of a quantum-key-distribution network
Author :
Maurhart, O. ; Lorunser, T. ; Länger, T. ; Pacher, C. ; Peev, M. ; Poppe, A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. Safety & Security, Austrian Res. Centers GmbH - ARC, Vienna, Austria
Abstract :
The very recent demonstration of the SECOQC QKD-network convincingly extended single QKD-links to QKD-networks gaining new functionalities. The needed interfaces, protocols and node modules are explained.
Keywords :
cryptographic protocols; quantum cryptography; SECOQC QKD-network; node modules; protocols; quantum-back-bone; quantum-key-distribution network; Design engineering; IP networks; Optical fiber devices; Paper technology; Peer to peer computing; Protocols; Prototypes; Routing; Safety; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 2009. ECOC '09. 35th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Vienna
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5096-1
