Title :
Comparison of four multi-user quantum key distribution schemes over passive optical networks
Author :
Kumavor, Patrick ; Cherian, Ligy ; Donkor, Eric ; Wang, Bing C. ; Yelin, Susanne F.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Connecticut Univ., Storrs, CT, USA
Abstract :
The performance of multi-user quantum key distribution systems is compared for four different optical network topologies: Sagnac-based fiber ring, wavelength routed, passive star and bus. Their performances are analyzed using quantum bit error rate analysis.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; quantum cryptography; quantum optics; Sagnac-based fiber ring topology; bus network topology; multiuser quantum key distribution; passive optical networks; passive star network topology; quantum bit error rate analysis; wavelength routed network topology;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2004. OFC 2004
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-772-5
