Title :
Scalable QKD network using simple key-management technique with on-demand crypto-key supply
Author :
Maeda, W. ; Tanaka, A. ; Takahashi, S. ; Tajima, A. ; Tomita, A.
Author_Institution :
Syst. Platforms Res. Labs., NEC Corp., Kawasaki
Abstract :
We propose a simple key-management technique using novel crypto-key supply. We have also successfully demonstrated a five-node QKD network that uses dynamic quantum key generation and on-demand crypto-key supply.
Keywords :
optical communication; quantum cryptography; crypto-key supply; key-management; quantum key distribution; scalable QKD network; Communication system control; Cryptography; Encapsulation; Laboratories; National electric code; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber networks; Quantum computing; Relays; Remote monitoring;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 2008. ECOC 2008. 34th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Brussels
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2227-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2228-9
DOI :
10.1109/ECOC.2008.4729256
