Title :
60 km QKD transmission with polarization control, using 4+2 protocol with strong reference
Author :
Guerreau, Olivier L. ; Merolla, Jean-Marc ; Malassenet, François J. ; Goedgebuer, Jean-Pierre
Author_Institution :
GTL-CNRS Telecom, Marconi, France
Abstract :
We report a 60 km, polarization controlled, quantum key distribution scheme using single sideband (SSB) detection. Experiments were carried out at 1550 nm, over standard single-mode fiber spools and over a 44 km deployed LAN fiber.
Keywords :
optical fibre LAN; optical fibre polarisation; quantum cryptography; quantum optics; wavelength division multiplexing; 1550 nm; 44 km; 60 km; LAN fiber; polarization control; quantum key distribution transmission; single sideband detection; standard single-mode fiber spool;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2004. OFC 2004
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-772-5
