Optimization of C-band quantum traffic coexisting with O-band classical traffic: preliminary results

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2607.26905v1
• Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:36:16 GMT
• Title: Optimization of C-band quantum traffic coexisting with O-band classical traffic: preliminary results
• Abstract summary: Coexistence of quantum and classical signals in the same optical fiber is a critical challenge for the deployment of quantum networks.<n>This work experimentally investigates spontaneous Raman scattering (SpRS), a major source of noise in signals transmitted along the same fiber.
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• Abstract: The coexistence of quantum and classical signals in the same optical fiber is a critical challenge for the deployment of quantum networks. Indeed, selecting an optimal channel for quantum signal transmission is crucial to minimize noise arising from co-propagating classical signals. This work experimentally investigates spontaneous Raman scattering (SpRS), a major source of noise in signals transmitted along the same fiber. Unlike most previous studies relying on narrow-linewidth laboratory lasers or architectures based on spatial or temporal multiplexing of quantum and classical signals, we employ commercial SFP optical transceivers and standard single-core single-mode fiber for the transmission of quantum and classical signals in the same fiber, reflecting conditions typical of deployed urban fiber infrastructures. Building on these measurements, we derive a compact and predictive model that captures the Raman scattering profile, enabling accurate estimation of SpRS noise as a function of source power, wavelength, and fiber length. A key outcome of this work is that the proposed model is independent of the specific optical source used, demonstrating its generality and robustness. The model can therefore be used for the identification of optimal C-band channels for quantum signal allocation, namely those least affected by SpRS noise generated by co-propagating O-band classical traffic. These results pave the way for a parameter-robust description of Raman scattering applicable to diverse fiber-based systems.

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