Preparing a commercial quantum key distribution system for certification against implementation loopholes

V Makarov, A Abrikosov, P Chaiwongkhot… - Physical Review …, 2024 - APS
A commercial quantum key distribution (QKD) system needs to be formally certified to
enable its wide deployment. The certification should include the system's robustness against …

[HTML][HTML] Detection of ultra-weak laser pulses by free-running single-photon detectors: modeling dead time and dark counts effects

H Georgieva, A Meda, SMF Raupach, H Hofer… - Applied Physics …, 2021 - pubs.aip.org
In quantum communication systems, the precise estimation of the detectors response to the
incoming light is necessary to avoid security breaches. The typical working regime uses a …

[HTML][HTML] Room temperature quantum emitters in aluminum nitride epilayers on silicon

JK Cannon, SG Bishop, KM Eggleton, HB Yağcı… - Applied Physics …, 2024 - pubs.aip.org
Room temperature quantum emitters have been reported in aluminum nitride grown on
sapphire, but until now they have not been observed in epilayers grown on silicon. We …

[HTML][HTML] Room-Temperature Fiber-Coupled Single-Photon Source from CdTeSeS Core Quantum Dots

S Chiangga - Photonics, 2025 - mdpi.com
Single-photon sources with photon antibunching characteristics are essential for quantum
information technologies. This paper investigates the potential of quaternary-alloy CdTeSeS …

Fluorescence-detected Two Dimensional Electronic Spectroscopy (F-2DES) of Single Molecules in Solution

S Jana - 2024 - epub.uni-bayreuth.de
We can get a clearer picture of the microcosm around us by studying individual molecules.
Since a molecule is only a few angstroms (10⁻ ¹⁰ m) in size, we can not observe or study …

Quantifying the Upper Limit of Backflash Attack in Quantum Key Distribution

J Su, J Liu, Z Chen, M Zhong, Q Peng, J Ding… - arXiv e …, 2025 - ui.adsabs.harvard.edu
Abstract Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) theoretically provides information-theoretic
security based on physical laws. However, imperfections in practice lead to the possibility of …

[PDF][PDF] Practical Security Of Quantum Technologies

G Gras - access.archive-ouverte.unige.ch
Quantum technologies are driving more and more interest both in academia and industry
thanks to their promising performances in terms of security. In reality, practical systems suffer …

[PDF][PDF] Certification of MDI-QKD devices under the ISO 15408 Common Criteria framework

AR Gârban - pure.tue.nl
Abstract Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) performs key establishment by employing
quantum physics to guarantee communication security. This technology has received much …