Polarization-Basis Tracking Scheme in Satellite Quantum Key Distribution
Joint Authors
Takenaka, Hideki
Fujiwara, Mikio
Takeoka, Masahiro
Shoji, Yozo
Takayama, Yoshihisa
Sasaki, Masahide
Toyoshima, Morio
Source
International Journal of Optics
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-06-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Satellite quantum key distribution is a promising technique that overcomes the limited transmission distance in optical-fiber-based systems.
The polarization tracking technique is one of the key techniques in the satellite quantum key distribution.
With free-space quantum key distribution between an optical ground station and a satellite, the photon polarization state will be changed according to the satellite movement.
To enable polarization based quantum key distribution between mobile terminals, we developed a polarization-basis tracking scheme allowing a common frame of reference to be shared.
It is possible to orient two platforms along a common axis by detecting the reference optical signal only on the receiver side with no prior information about the transmitter's orientation.
We developed a prototype system for free-space quantum key distribution with the polarization-basis tracking scheme.
Polarization tracking performance was 0.092° by conducting quantum key distribution experiments over a 1 km free space between two buildings in a Tokyo suburb.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Toyoshima, Morio& Takenaka, Hideki& Shoji, Yozo& Takayama, Yoshihisa& Takeoka, Masahiro& Fujiwara, Mikio…[et al.]. 2011. Polarization-Basis Tracking Scheme in Satellite Quantum Key Distribution. International Journal of Optics،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Toyoshima, Morio…[et al.]. Polarization-Basis Tracking Scheme in Satellite Quantum Key Distribution. International Journal of Optics No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Toyoshima, Morio& Takenaka, Hideki& Shoji, Yozo& Takayama, Yoshihisa& Takeoka, Masahiro& Fujiwara, Mikio…[et al.]. Polarization-Basis Tracking Scheme in Satellite Quantum Key Distribution. International Journal of Optics. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-457734