DocumentCode
2083673
Title
Quantum key distribution with coherent polarization istates
Author
Lorenz, Stefan ; Lütkenhaus, Norbert ; Andersen, Ulrik ; Korolkova, Natalia ; Leuchs, Gerd
Author_Institution
Max-Planck Res. Group, Erlangen-Nurnberg Univ., Erlangen
fYear
2004
fDate
21-21 May 2004
Firstpage
382
Lastpage
383
Abstract
We present an experimental quantum key distribution system with coherent light. Polarisation encoding ensures simple preparation and local oscillator free measurement. By postselection, a potential secret key can be established even in presence of losses >3 dB
Keywords
encoding; light coherence; light polarisation; optical communication; optical losses; protocols; quantum cryptography; quantum optics; coherent polarization states; polarisation encoding; quantum key distribution;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Quantum Electronics Conference, 2004. (IQEC). International
Conference_Location
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN
1-55752-778-4
Type
conf
Filename
1366805
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