Protocols beyond QKD on implemented on an 8 user quantum network

Siddarth K. Joshi

doi:10.1117/12.2605005

12 July 2021 Protocols beyond QKD on implemented on an 8 user quantum network

Siddarth K. Joshi

Proceedings Volume 11844, Photonics for Quantum 2021; 1184407 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2605005
Event: Photonics for Quantum, 2021, Online Only

Abstract

Quantum networks scale the advantages of quantum communication protocols to more than just two distant users. Here we present a fully connected quantum network architecture in which a single entangled photon source distributes quantum states to a multitude of users [1] and our work scaling the network to a complete end to end metropolitan quantum network with 8 users [2]. Our network architecture optimises the resources required by each user without sacrificing security or functionality. We established several long-distance loopback connections and demonstrated extended stable operation with high secure key rates. Unlike previous attempts at multi-user networks, which have been based on active components, and thus limited to some duty cycle, our implementation is fully passive. Further, we present our efforts towards coexistence of 100 Gbps classical communication and all quantum channels used in the network over the same deployed optical fibres. Most importantly, we have used our network to implement a wide variety of protocols. These protocols overcome major limitations of quantum networks and each of them represent the first implementation of that class of protocols on a large scale network.

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Siddarth K. Joshi "Protocols beyond QKD on implemented on an 8 user quantum network", Proc. SPIE 11844, Photonics for Quantum 2021, 1184407 (12 July 2021); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2605005

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