• Laser & Optoelectronics Progress
  • Vol. 51, Issue 11, 112701 (2014)
Dong Chen1、2、*, Zhao Shanghong1, Dong Yi1, Zhao Guhao1, and Zhao Jing1
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    DOI: 10.3788/lop51.112701 Cite this Article Set citation alerts
    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 Copy Citation Text show less

    Abstract

    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.
    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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