Practical aspects of quantum cryptographic key distribution

被引:43
作者
Zbinden, H [1 ]
Gisin, N [1 ]
Huttner, B [1 ]
Muller, A [1 ]
Tittel, W [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Geneva, Appl Phys Grp, CH-1211 Geneva 4, Switzerland
关键词
quantum cryptography; key distribution; interferometry; single photon counting; optical fibers;
D O I
10.1007/s001459910007
中图分类号
TP301 [理论、方法];
学科分类号
081202 ;
摘要
Performance of various experimental realizations of quantum cryptographic protocols using polarization or phase coding are compared, including a new self-balanced interferometric setup using Faraday mirrors. The importance of detector noise is illustrated and means of reducing it are presented. Maximal distances and bit rates achievable with present day technologies are evaluated. Practical eavesdropping strategies taking advantages of the optical fiber that could open a gate into the transmitter's and receiver's offices are discussed.
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页数:14
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