Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 62, Issue 11, 1127012(2025)

Research Progress of Integrated Quantum Key Distribution (Invited)

Guowei Zhang1,2, Guanzhong Huang1,2, Fangxiang Wang1,2、*, and Wei Chen1,2、**
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  • 1Laboratory of Quantum Information, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui , China
  • 2Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Quantum Network, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui , China
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    Quantum key distribution (QKD), based on quantum mechanical principles, provides a secure key agreement method for remote users and represents one of the most practical technologies in quantum information science. Integrated photonics offers an ideal technological platform for implementing QKD, demonstrating significant advantages in system scale, cost control, integration density, and scalability. This study focuses on integrated optical QKD, providing an overview of commonly used integrated optical material platforms and fundamental functional devices. Emphasizing practical system design and implementation, we summarize representative achievements in integrated QKD and analyze in-depth security issues of integrated QKD devices and systems. Additionally, we present perspectives on the development of quantum communication networks based on integrated devices.

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    Paper Information

    Category: Quantum Optics

    Received: Apr. 11, 2025

    Accepted: May. 6, 2025

    Published Online: Jun. 17, 2025

    The Author Email: Fangxiang Wang (fxwung@ustc.edu.cn), Wei Chen (weich@ustc.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.3788/LOP250992

    CSTR:32186.14.LOP250992

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