The limits of multiplexing quantum and classical channels: Case study of a 2.5 GHz discrete variable quantum key distribution system

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2109.02412v1
• Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2021 12:52:58 GMT
• Title: The limits of multiplexing quantum and classical channels: Case study of a 2.5 GHz discrete variable quantum key distribution system
• Authors: Fadri Gr\"unenfelder, Rebecka Sax, Alberto Boaron and Hugo Zbinden
• Abstract summary: We study the performance of a system running a simplified BB84 protocol at 2.5 GHz repetition rate. We discuss the performance of an ideal system under the same conditions. In this scenario we could exchange a secret key with a launch power up to 16.7 dBm in the classical channels.
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• Abstract: Network integration of quantum key distribution is crucial for its future widespread deployment due to the high cost of using optical fibers dedicated for the quantum channel, only. We studied the performance of a system running a simplified BB84 protocol at 2.5 GHz repetition rate, operating in the original wavelength band, short O-band, when multiplexed with communication channels in the conventional wavelength band, short C-band. Our system could successfully generate secret keys over a single-mode fiber with a length of 95.5 km and with co-propagating classical signals at a launch power of 8.9 dBm. Further, we discuss the performance of an ideal system under the same conditions, showing the limits of what is possible with a discrete variable system in the O-band. We also considered a short and lossy link with 51 km optical fiber resembling a real link in a metropolitan area network. In this scenario we could exchange a secret key with a launch power up to 16.7 dBm in the classical channels.

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