Scalable network for simultaneous pairwise quantum key distribution via entanglement-based time-bin coding

E Fitzke, L Bialowons, T Dolejsky, M Tippmann… - PRX Quantum, 2022 - APS
We present a scalable star-shaped quantum-key-distribution (QKD) optical-fiber network.
We use wavelength-division demultiplexing (WDM) of broadband photon pairs to establish …

Quantum cryptography for enhanced network security: A comprehensive survey of research, developments, and future directions

MS Akter, J Rodriguez-Cardenas… - … Conference on Big …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
With the ever-growing concern for internet security, the field of quantum cryptography
emerges as a promising solution for enhancing the security of networking systems. In this …

Reliability and security analysis of an entanglement-based QKD protocol in a dynamic ground-to-UAV FSO communications system

N Alshaer, A Moawad, T Ismail - IEEE Access, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Quantum cryptography is a promising technology that achieves unconditional security,
which is essential to a wide range of sensitive applications. In contrast to optical fiber, the …

Assessing the benefits and risks of quantum computers

TL Scholten, CJ Williams, D Moody, M Mosca… - arXiv preprint arXiv …, 2024 - arxiv.org
Quantum computing is an emerging technology with potentially far-reaching implications for
national prosperity and security. Understanding the timeframes over which economic …

Clock synchronization with pulsed single photon sources

C Spiess, F Steinlechner - Quantum Science and Technology, 2023 - iopscience.iop.org
Photonic quantum technology requires precise, time-resolved identification of
photodetection events. In distributed quantum networks with spatially separated and drifting …

Picosecond synchronization system for quantum networks

R Valivarthi, L Narváez, SI Davis, N Lauk… - Journal of Lightwave …, 2022 - opg.optica.org
The operation of long-distance quantum networks requires photons to be synchronized and
must account for length variations of quantum channels. We demonstrate a 200 MHz clock …

FPGA based synchronization of frequency domain interferometer for QKD

N Chandra, PK Krishnamurthy - IEEE Transactions on Quantum …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this article, we propose and experimentally demonstrate a novel synchronization method
for quantum key distribution (QKD) systems. The method consists of maximizing the visibility …

[HTML][HTML] A new quantum key distribution protocol to reduce afterpulse and dark counts effects

M Rahmanpour, A Erfanian, A Afifi, M Khaje… - Results in Optics, 2024 - Elsevier
The most important goal of quantum communication is to distribute the encryption key
between the transmitter and the receiver. The optimal situation in Quantum Key Distribution …

Simulating the foundations of a robust quantum-secure internet for a quantum-connected world

N Shahakar, G Belekar - 2024 IEEE International …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The advent of quantum computing brings with it a significant threat to all public key
cryptographic security systems, like RSA-based and discreet log-based cryptographic …

A Quantum Hub for Star-Shaped Quantum Key Distribution Networks

E Fitzke - 2024 - tuprints.ulb.tu-darmstadt.de
Recent advances in the field of classical computing and quantum computing enable new
attacks on today's public-key cryptography. Therefore, an essential goal of cybersecurity …