Title :
Advances in quantum cryptography for optical networks
Author :
Goodman, M.S. ; Toliver, P. ; Runser, R.J. ; Chapuran, T.E. ; McNown, S. ; Jackel, J. ; Hughes, R.J. ; Peterson, C.G. ; McCabe, K. ; Nordholt, J.E. ; Tyagi, K. ; Hiskett, P. ; Dallman, N.
Author_Institution :
Telcordia Technol., USA
Abstract :
Manifestly quantum mechanical behavior has had tremendously important implications for the development of modern communications technology. In this talk we will review recent advances in quantum cryptography worldwide, their potential synergies with directions in optical networking and their impact on optical network research.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; quantum cryptography; modern communications technology; optical networks; optoelectronic technology; quantum cryptography; quantum key distribution; quantum mechanical behavior; Communications technology; Cryptographic protocols; Cryptography; Laboratories; Optical fiber networks; Optical signal processing; Physical layer; Quantum mechanics; Space technology; Springs;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, 2005. LEOS 2005. The 18th Annual Meeting of the IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9217-5
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.2005.1548166
