Quantum key distribution over 67 km with a plug&play system

被引:404
作者
Stucki, D
Gisin, N
Guinnard, O
Ribordy, G
Zbinden, H
机构
[1] Univ Geneva, GAP Opt, CH-1211 Geneva 4, Switzerland
[2] Id Quant SA, CH-1205 Geneva, Switzerland
来源
NEW JOURNAL OF PHYSICS | 2002年 / 4卷
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D O I
10.1088/1367-2630/4/1/341
中图分类号
O4 [物理学];
学科分类号
0702 ;
摘要
We present a fibre-optical quantum key distribution system. It works at 1550 nm and is based on the plug&play set-up. We tested the stability under field conditions using aerial and terrestrial cables and performed a key exchange over 67 km between Geneva and Lausanne.
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页码:41.1 / 41.8
页数:8
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