Software-enhanced simultaneous quantum-classical communication protocol with Gaussian post-selection

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2510.13138v1
• Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:35:18 GMT
• Title: Software-enhanced simultaneous quantum-classical communication protocol with Gaussian post-selection
• Authors: Ozlem Erkilic, Biveen Shajilal, Nicholas Zaunders, Timothy C. Ralph,
• Abstract summary: We introduce Gaussian post-selection into the SQCC framework, enabling a software-based optimisation of the modulation variance after channel estimation.<n>We show that our protocol significantly improves the transmission distance and robustness of SQCC across both fibre and free-space channels.<n>Results highlight the practicality of post-selection based SQCC for real-world quantum communication over both terrestrial fiber networks and satellite-based free-space links.
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• Abstract: Simultaneous quantum-classical communication (SQCC) protocols offer a practical approach to continuous-variable quantum key distribution (CV-QKD) by encoding quantum and classical signals onto the same optical pulse. However, like most QKD protocols, their performance is limited when experimental parameters, such as modulation variance, are optimised based on stationary channel assumptions. In fluctuating environments, such as free-space links, this can result in sub-optimal key rates and reduced transmission distances. In this work, we introduce Gaussian post-selection into the SQCC framework, enabling a software-based optimisation of the modulation variance after channel estimation. This passive approach enhances key rates in both asymptotic and finite-size regimes without requiring hardware modifications and remains effective even when receiver imperfections are taken into account. We demonstrate that our protocol significantly improves the transmission distance and robustness of SQCC across both fibre and free-space channels. In particular, we show that the protocol enables full communication windows under ideal weather conditions and maintains higher duty cycles during adverse weather in satellite-to-ground scenarios. These results highlight the practicality of post-selection based SQCC for real-world quantum communication over both terrestrial fiber networks and satellite-based free-space links.

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