DocumentCode
732435
Title
Metrology for quantum communications
Author
Chunnilall, Christopher J.
Author_Institution
Nat. Phys. Lab., Teddington, UK
fYear
2015
fDate
10-15 May 2015
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
2
Abstract
Industrial technologies based on the production, manipulation, and detection of single and entangled photons are emerging, and quantum key distribution via optical fibre is one of the most commercially-advanced. The National Physical Laboratory is developing traceable performance metrology for the quantum devices used in these technologies. This is part of a broader effort to develop metrological techniques and standards to accelerate the development and commercial uptake of new industrial quantum communication technologies based on single photons. This presentation will give an overview of the work carried out at NPL and within the wider European community, and highlight plans for the future.
Keywords
fibre optic sensors; photon counting; quantum cryptography; quantum entanglement; National Physical Laboratory; entangled photons; metrology; optical fibre; quantum communications; quantum devices; quantum key distribution; single photons; Communication systems; Detectors; Metrology; Optical fibers; Optical transmitters; Photonics; Security;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2015 Conference on
Conference_Location
San Jose, CA
Type
conf
Filename
7182864
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