The evolution of quantum key distribution networks: On the road to the qinternet

Y Cao, Y Zhao, Q Wang, J Zhang… - … Surveys & Tutorials, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Quantum key distribution (QKD) constitutes a symmetric secret key negotiation protocol
capable of maintaining information-theoretic security. Given the recent advances in QKD …

Advances in quantum cryptography

S Pirandola, UL Andersen, L Banchi… - Advances in optics …, 2020 - opg.optica.org
Quantum cryptography is arguably the fastest growing area in quantum information science.
Novel theoretical protocols are designed on a regular basis, security proofs are constantly …

Secure quantum key distribution with realistic devices

F Xu, X Ma, Q Zhang, HK Lo, JW Pan - Reviews of modern physics, 2020 - APS
In principle, quantum key distribution (QKD) offers information-theoretic security based on
the laws of physics. In practice, however, the imperfections of realistic devices might …

Quantum key distribution: a networking perspective

M Mehic, M Niemiec, S Rass, J Ma, M Peev… - ACM Computing …, 2020 - dl.acm.org
The convergence of quantum cryptography with applications used in everyday life is a topic
drawing attention from the industrial and academic worlds. The development of quantum …

Advances in space quantum communications

JS Sidhu, SK Joshi, M Gündoğan… - IET Quantum …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Concerted efforts are underway to establish an infrastructure for a global quantum Internet to
realise a spectrum of quantum technologies. This will enable more precise sensors, secure …

Long-distance continuous-variable quantum key distribution over 202.81 km of fiber

Y Zhang, Z Chen, S Pirandola, X Wang, C Zhou, B Chu… - Physical review …, 2020 - APS
Quantum key distribution provides secure keys resistant to code-breaking quantum
computers. The continuous-variable version of quantum key distribution offers the …

Continuous‐variable quantum key distribution with Gaussian modulation—the theory of practical implementations

F Laudenbach, C Pacher, CHF Fung… - Advanced Quantum …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Quantum key distribution (QKD) using weak coherent states and homodyne detection is a
promising candidate for practical quantum‐cryptographic implementations due to its …

[HTML][HTML] Continuous-variable quantum key distribution system: Past, present, and future

Y Zhang, Y Bian, Z Li, S Yu, H Guo - Applied Physics Reviews, 2024 - pubs.aip.org
Quantum key distribution provides secure keys with information-theoretic security ensured
by the principle of quantum mechanics. The continuous-variable version of quantum key …

High-speed Gaussian-modulated continuous-variable quantum key distribution with a local local oscillator based on pilot-tone-assisted phase compensation

H Wang, Y Pi, W Huang, Y Li, Y Shao, J Yang, J Liu… - Optics express, 2020 - opg.optica.org
A high-speed Gaussian-modulated continuous-variable quantum key distribution (CVQKD)
with a local local oscillator (LLO) is experimentally demonstrated based on pilot-tone …

Theory of channel simulation and bounds for private communication

S Pirandola, SL Braunstein, R Laurenza… - Quantum Science …, 2018 - iopscience.iop.org
We review recent results on the simulation of quantum channels, the reduction of adaptive
protocols (teleportation stretching), and the derivation of converse bounds for quantum and …