Quantum-to-the-Home: Achieving Gbitss Secure Key Rates via Commercial Off-the-Shelf Telecommunication Equipment
Joint Authors
Asif, Rameez
Buchanan, William J.
Source
Security and Communication Networks
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-08-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
There is current significant interest in Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) networks, that is, end-to-end optical connectivity.
Currently, it may be limited due to the presence of last-mile copper wire connections.
However, in near future, it is envisaged that FTTH connections will exist, and a key offering would be the possibility of optical encryption that can best be implemented using Quantum Key Distribution (QKD).
However, it is very important that the QKD infrastructure is compatible with the already existing networks for a smooth transition and integration with the classical data traffic.
In this paper, we report the feasibility of using off-the-shelf telecommunication components to enable high performance Continuous Variable-Quantum Key Distribution (CV-QKD) systems that can yield secure key rates in the range of 100 Mbits/s under practical operating conditions.
Multilevel phase modulated signals (m-PSK) are evaluated in terms of secure key rates and transmission distances.
The traditional receiver is discussed, aided by the phase noise cancellation based digital signal processing module for detecting the complex quantum signals.
Furthermore, we have discussed the compatibility of multiplexers and demultiplexers for wavelength division multiplexed Quantum-to-the-Home (QTTH) network and the impact of splitting ratio is analyzed.
The results are thoroughly compared with the commercially available high-cost encryption modules.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Asif, Rameez& Buchanan, William J.. 2017. Quantum-to-the-Home: Achieving Gbitss Secure Key Rates via Commercial Off-the-Shelf Telecommunication Equipment. Security and Communication Networks،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1203123
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Asif, Rameez& Buchanan, William J.. Quantum-to-the-Home: Achieving Gbitss Secure Key Rates via Commercial Off-the-Shelf Telecommunication Equipment. Security and Communication Networks No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1203123
American Medical Association (AMA)
Asif, Rameez& Buchanan, William J.. Quantum-to-the-Home: Achieving Gbitss Secure Key Rates via Commercial Off-the-Shelf Telecommunication Equipment. Security and Communication Networks. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1203123
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1203123