Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 51, Issue 11, 112701(2014)

Analysis of Quantum Key Distribution Protocols in Hybrid Quantum-Classical Optical Network

Dong Chen1,2、*, Zhao Shanghong1, Dong Yi1, Zhao Guhao1, and Zhao Jing1
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    Quantum key distribution (QKD) networks are designed to allow multi-users for a dynamically anyto-any security communication. In this paper, three quantum key distribution schemes, compatible with classical optical networks, for future HQC networks are proposed and compared. For small-to-moderate size network, the highest secret key generation rate is supported by the prepare-measure scheme and the longest security distance is offered by entanglement-based scheme. For large networks, measurement-deviceindependent QKD, which is less demanding end-user technology and offers the best key rate, is the most proper solution for a cost-effective and reliable network deployment.

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    Dong Chen, Zhao Shanghong, Dong Yi, Zhao Guhao, Zhao Jing. Analysis of Quantum Key Distribution Protocols in Hybrid Quantum-Classical Optical Network[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2014, 51(11): 112701

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    Paper Information

    Category: Quantum Optics

    Received: May. 4, 2014

    Accepted: --

    Published Online: Nov. 7, 2014

    The Author Email: Chen Dong (dongchengfkd@sina.com)

    DOI:10.3788/lop51.112701

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