Title :
Network architectures for QKD
Author :
Small, Benjamin A. ; Begman, K.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Columbia Univ., New York, NY
Abstract :
We present two schemes for QKD network architectures based on two ubiquitous topologies: the tree and the ring. Quantum key addressing schemes and their implications are also discussed
Keywords :
quantum cryptography; quantum optics; QKD; network architectures; quantum key addressing; ring; tree; Attenuation; Communication channels; Communication switching; Computer architecture; Costs; Cryptography; Hardware; Network topology; Optical receivers; Telecommunication network topology;
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.2006.1694007
