Title :
Practical quantum communications for telecom networks
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng. & Comput. Sci., Northwestern Univ., Evanston, IL
Abstract :
We present latest results on developing telecom-band resources for practical quantum communications in wave-division-multiplexed optical networks. Progress on in-fiber entanglement generation/distribution and quantum-noise-randomized direct data encryption will be described
Keywords :
optical fibre communication; quantum cryptography; quantum entanglement; quantum noise; quantum optics; wavelength division multiplexing; data encryption; infiber entanglement; quantum communications; quantum noise; telecom networks; wave division multiplexing; Cryptography; Optical fiber networks; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fibers; Optical scattering; Protocols; Quantum entanglement; Telecommunications; WDM networks; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
LEOS Summer Topical Meetings, 2006 Digest of the
Conference_Location :
Quebec City, Que.
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0090-2
DOI :
10.1109/LEOSST.2006.1694003
