A Quantum Key Distribution System for Mobile Platforms with Highly Indistinguishable States

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2411.19880v1
• Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2024 17:45:41 GMT
• Title: A Quantum Key Distribution System for Mobile Platforms with Highly Indistinguishable States
• Authors: Daniel Sanchez Rosales, Roderick D. Cochran, Samantha D. Isaac, Paul G. Kwiat, Daniel J. Gauthier,
• Abstract summary: Quantum key distribution (QKD) allows two users to exchange a provably secure key for cryptographic applications. Here, we measure the indistinguishability of quantum states in a prepare-and-measure three-state BB84 polarization-based decoy state protocol. We make the spatial, spectral, and temporal DOF of the generated quantum states nearly indistinguishable using a spatial filter single-mode fiber, a narrow-band spectral filter, and adjustable timing of the electrical pulses driving the RC-LEDs.
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• Abstract: Quantum key distribution (QKD) allows two users to exchange a provably secure key for cryptographic applications. In prepare-and-measure QKD protocols, the states must be indistinguishable to prevent information leakage to an eavesdropper performing a side-channel attack. Here, we measure the indistinguishability of quantum states in a prepare-and-measure three-state BB84 polarization-based decoy state protocol using resonant-cavity light-emitting diodes (RC-LEDs) as the source in the transmitter. We make the spatial, spectral, and temporal DOF of the generated quantum states nearly indistinguishable using a spatial filter single-mode fiber, a narrow-band spectral filter, and adjustable timing of the electrical pulses driving the RC-LEDs, respectively. The sources have fully indistinguishable transverse spatial modes. The measured fractional mutual information between an assumed eavesdropper and the legitimate receiver is $2.39\times10^{-5}$ due to the spectral distinguishability and $4.31\times10^{-5}$ for the temporal distinguishability. The source is integrated into a full QKD system operating in a laboratory environment, where we achieve a raw key rate of 532 Kbits/s with an average quantum bit error rate of 1.83\%. The low system size, weight, and power make it suitable for mobile platforms such as uncrewed aerial vehicles (drones) or automobiles.

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