DocumentCode
2008118
Title
Components for quantum cryptography
Author
Zbinden, H. ; Ribordy, G. ; Stucki, D.
Author_Institution
Geneva Univ.
fYear
2006
fDate
5-10 March 2006
Abstract
We demonstrate a new protocol for practical quantum cryptography, tailored for a high key generation rate using weak coherent pulses. We discuss the required features of the optical key components of the system
Keywords
light coherence; protocols; quantum cryptography; quantum optics; key generation rate; optical key components; protocol; quantum cryptography; quantum key distribution; weak coherent pulses; Cryptography; Fiber lasers; Information security; Optical attenuators; Optical pulse generation; Physics; Protocols; Pulse measurements; Pulse modulation; Time measurement;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2006 and the 2006 National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference. OFC 2006
Conference_Location
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN
1-55752-803-9
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/OFC.2006.215484
Filename
1636515
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