Path-encoded high-dimensional quantum communication over a 2-km multicore fiber

Abstract Quantum key distribution (QKD) protocols based on high-dimensional quantum states have shown the route to increase the key rate generation while benefiting of enhanced error tolerance, thus overcoming the limitations of two-dimensional QKD protocols. Nonetheless, the reliable transmission t...

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Autores principales: Beatrice Da Lio, Daniele Cozzolino, Nicola Biagi, Yunhong Ding, Karsten Rottwitt, Alessandro Zavatta, Davide Bacco, Leif K. Oxenløwe
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Publicado: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/3d9c68aa568241beb6cf0c03bd59b4f2
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Sumario:Abstract Quantum key distribution (QKD) protocols based on high-dimensional quantum states have shown the route to increase the key rate generation while benefiting of enhanced error tolerance, thus overcoming the limitations of two-dimensional QKD protocols. Nonetheless, the reliable transmission through fiber links of high-dimensional quantum states remains an open challenge that must be addressed to boost their application. Here, we demonstrate the reliable transmission over a 2-km-long multicore fiber of path-encoded high-dimensional quantum states. Leveraging on a phase-locked loop system, a stable interferometric detection is guaranteed, allowing for low error rates and the generation of 6.3 Mbit/s of a secret key rate.