Continuous-Variable Quantum Key Distribution at 10 GBaud using an Integrated Photonic-Electronic Receiver

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2305.19642v1
• Date: Wed, 31 May 2023 08:17:09 GMT
• Title: Continuous-Variable Quantum Key Distribution at 10 GBaud using an Integrated Photonic-Electronic Receiver
• Authors: Adnan A.E. Hajomer, Cedric Bruynsteen, Ivan Derkach, Nitin Jain, Axl Bomhals, Sarah Bastiaens, Ulrik L. Andersen, Xin Yin, and Tobias Gehring
• Abstract summary: Photonic and electronic integrated circuits that can be produced in large volumes at low cost hold the key to large-scale deployment of next-generation QKD systems. We present a continuous-variable (CV) QKD system using an integrated photonic-electronic receiver. The QKD system operates at a classical telecom symbol rate of 10 GBaud, generating high secret key rates exceeding 0.7 Gb/s over a distance of 5 km and 0.3 Gb/s over a distance of 10 km.
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• Abstract: Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a well-known application of quantum information theory that guarantees information-theoretically secure key exchange. As QKD becomes more and more commercially viable, challenges such as scalability, network integration, and high production costs need to be addressed. Photonic and electronic integrated circuits that can be produced in large volumes at low cost hold the key to large-scale deployment of next-generation QKD systems. Here, we present a continuous-variable (CV) QKD system using an integrated photonic-electronic receiver that combines a silicon photonic integrated circuit implementing a phase-diverse receiver with custom-designed GaAs pHEMT transimpedance amplifiers. The QKD system operates at a classical telecom symbol rate of 10 GBaud, generating high secret key rates exceeding 0.7 Gb/s over a distance of 5 km and 0.3 Gb/s over a distance of 10 km. The secret keys are secure against collective attacks with finite-size effects taken into account. Well-designed digital signal processing enabled the high-speed operation. Our experiment sets a new record for secure quantum communication and paves the way for the next generation of CV-QKD systems.

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