Deployed QKD Networks in Europe
Hannes Hübel, Florian Kutschera, Christoph Pacher, Martin Achleitner, Werner Strasser, Francesco Vedovato, Edoardo Rossi, Francesco Picciariello, Giuseppe Vallone, Paolo Villoresi, Luca Calderaro, Vicente Martín, Juan P. Brito, Laura Ortíz, Diego López, Antonio Pastor‐Perales, Marc Geitz, Ralf-Peter Braun, Piotr Rydlichowski
Abstract
We report several use-case demonstrations for quantum key distribution in deployed fiber networks. The tests were carried out under real world conditions at the end-user premises using commercial QKD systems.
Topics & Concepts
Quantum key distributionComputer scienceKey (lock)Computer networkTelecommunicationsComputer securityQuantumPhysicsQuantum mechanicsQuantum Information and CryptographyQuantum optics and atomic interactionsQuantum Mechanics and Applications