Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 60, Issue 11, 1106018(2023)

Polarization State Preparation and Control Integration of a Quantum Communication System Based on a Field-Programmable Gate Array

Yingqiang Zhang1,2, Ziyu Cheng1,2, Haizhen Li1,2, Ruiyu Chen1,2, Guofeng Zhang1,2, Chengbing Qin1,2, Xiaobo Wang1,2, Jianyong Hu1,2、*, and Liantuan Xiao1,2
Author Affiliations
  • 1State Key Laboratory of Quantum Optics and Quantum Optics Devices, Institute of Laser Spectroscopy, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, Shanxi, China
  • 2Collaborative Innovation Center of Extreme Optics, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, Shanxi, China
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    In quantum communication based on polarization encoding, the polarization state cannot be maintained for a long time because of the external temperature, stress, and defects in the optical fiber. This increases the bit error rate of the system. Therefore, polarization control is necessary to maintain robust operation of the communication system. Currently, decoy states are being widely used in quantum communication networks. Using decoy photons as a polarization reference, long-term and uninterrupted locking of the system polarization state can be achieved, and communication efficiency can be improved. In this study, an integrated polarization control system is built to control the polarization state preparation and single-photon transmission. The polarization state preparation unit, strong light polarization control unit, and single-photon polarization control unit are integrated into one system using a field-programmable gate array development board, which improves the integration of the system and makes system management more convenient. The experimental results show that the polarization state preparation unit can generate different polarization states as required, and the fidelity can reach 99.11%±0.44% after strong light polarization and 97.93%±0.96% after single-photon polarization control. These results demonstrate the effectiveness and stability of our proposed system.

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    Yingqiang Zhang, Ziyu Cheng, Haizhen Li, Ruiyu Chen, Guofeng Zhang, Chengbing Qin, Xiaobo Wang, Jianyong Hu, Liantuan Xiao. Polarization State Preparation and Control Integration of a Quantum Communication System Based on a Field-Programmable Gate Array[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2023, 60(11): 1106018

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    Paper Information

    Category: Fiber Optics and Optical Communications

    Received: Nov. 21, 2022

    Accepted: Jan. 9, 2023

    Published Online: Jun. 7, 2023

    The Author Email: Hu Jianyong (jyhu@sxu.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.3788/LOP223125

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