Implementation of two-way free space quantum key distribution

Abdul Khir , Mohd Fared and Mohd Zain, Mohd Norzaliman and ., Suryadi and Saharudin, Suhairi and Shaari, Sahbudin (2012) Implementation of two-way free space quantum key distribution. Optical Engineering, 51 (4). 045006 (1)-045006 (7). ISSN 1560-2303

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Abstract

We report an implementation of a two-way, four-state quantum key distribution (QKD) protocol (namely, the LM05 protocol) over a free space medium. A stable quantum bit error rate of 3.34% and maximum tolerable channel loss for secure key generation of 5.68 dB in the absence of a photon number splitting attack were recorded. The result strongly indicates the feasibility of a two-way QKD protocol implementation over a free space medium.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	6606/26447
Uncontrolled Keywords:	quantum optics; secure communications; quantum electronics
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General) Q Science > QC Physics
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Science
Depositing User:	Dr Suryadi
Date Deposited:	08 Nov 2012 08:47
Last Modified:	08 Nov 2012 08:47
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/26447

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