Optimum design for BB84 quantum key distribution in tree-type passive optical networks
JOSA B, Vol. 27, Issue 6, pp. A146-A151 (2010)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/JOSAB.27.00A146
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Abstract
We show that there is a trade-off between the useful key distribution bit rate and the total length of a deployed fiber in tree-type passive optical networks (PONs) for Bennet and Brassard 1984 protocol (BB84) quantum key distribution applications. A two stage splitting architecture where one splitting is carried in the central office and a second one in the outside plant and a figure of merit to account for the trade-off are proposed. We find that there is an optimum solution for the splitting ratios of both stages in cases of photon number splitting attacks and decoy state transmission. We then analyze the effects of the different relevant physical parameters of the PON on the optimum solution.
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OCIS Codes
(030.5260) Coherence and statistical optics : Photon counting
(040.5570) Detectors : Quantum detectors
(060.0060) Fiber optics and optical communications : Fiber optics and optical communications
(270.0270) Quantum optics : Quantum optics
ToC Category:
Quantum Cryptography
History
Original Manuscript: October 28, 2009
Revised Manuscript: March 19, 2010
Manuscript Accepted: April 2, 2010
Published: May 6, 2010
Citation
José Capmany and Carlos R. Fernández-Pousa, "Optimum design for BB84 quantum key distribution in tree-type passive optical networks," J. Opt. Soc. Am. B 27, A146-A151 (2010)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/josab/abstract.cfm?URI=josab-27-6-A146
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