Time-frequency Quantum Key Distribution over a Free-Space Optical Link

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2112.04306v1
• Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2021 14:37:15 GMT
• Title: Time-frequency Quantum Key Distribution over a Free-Space Optical Link
• Authors: Jasper R\"odiger, Nicolas Perlot, Oliver Benson, Ronald Freund
• Abstract summary: TF-QKD is implemented with modulations in time and frequency. We demonstrate free-space optical QKD transmission over a 388-m distance.
• Score: 0.4333137905976939
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: We present an implementation of the time-frequency (TF) quantum key distribution (QKD) protocol realized mainly with standard telecommunication components at 1550 nm. TF-QKD is implemented with modulations in time and frequency, namely pulse position modulation (PPM) and frequency shift keying (FSK). The time-frequency uncertainty relation ensures the security of the protocol. We further demonstrate free-space optical QKD transmission over a 388-m distance. Since the QKD setup is single-mode fiber (SMF) -based, precise coupling in and out of the SMFs is crucial. Thus, we implemented an optical tracking system. The QKD signal is wavelength-multiplexed with a strong beacon for optical tracking. Strong spectral filtering is necessary to separate beacon and QKD signal. Together with spatial filtering caused by the SMF most background light is filtered, enabling daylight QKD transmission.

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