Free-space continuous-variable quantum key distribution under high background noise

IF 6.6 1区 物理与天体物理 Q1 PHYSICS, APPLIED
Xue-Tao Zheng, Qi-Fa Zhang, Jie Ling, Guang-Can Guo, Zheng-Fu Han
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Abstract

One of the difficulties in the application of quantum communication is the fragility of its encoded quantum states. Conventional quantum key distribution (QKD) requires strict filtering operations at the receiver. Any ambient light entering the system can significantly increase the bit error rate and even render the system inoperable. We present a continuous-variable quantum key distribution (CV-QKD) system that can function effectively during the day or even on rainy days without complex filtering operations. The Gaussian modulated coherent state continuous-variable quantum key distribution (GMCS CV-QKD) system demonstrates robustness, maintaining a secure key rate (SKR) of more than 100 kbps when operating at a frequency of 10 MHz, which lays the foundation for low-cost, highly robust free-space quantum communication.

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npj Quantum Information
npj Quantum Information Computer Science-Computer Science (miscellaneous)
CiteScore
13.70
自引率
3.90%
发文量
130
审稿时长
29 weeks
期刊介绍: The scope of npj Quantum Information spans across all relevant disciplines, fields, approaches and levels and so considers outstanding work ranging from fundamental research to applications and technologies.
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