Phase-modulation transmission system for quantum cryptography

被引:60
作者
Mérolla, JM
Mazurenko, Y
Goedgebuer, JP
Porte, H
Rhodes, WT
机构
[1] Georgia Tech Lorraine, CNRS Telecom, GTL, F-57070 Metz, France
[2] UMR 6603, Lab Opt PM Duffieux, F-25030 Besancon, France
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D O I
10.1364/OL.24.000104
中图分类号
O43 [光学];
学科分类号
070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要
We describe a new method for quantum key distribution that utilizes phase modulation of sidebands of modulation by use of integrated electro-optic modulators at the transmitting and receiving modules. The system is shown to produce constructive or destructive interference with unity visibility, which should allow quantum cryptography to be carried out with high flexibility by use of conventional devices. (C) 1999 Optical Society of America.
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