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Coherent phase transfer for real-world twin-field quantum key distribution

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  • Cecilia Clivati

    (INRIM)

  • Alice Meda

    (INRIM)

  • Simone Donadello

    (INRIM)

  • Salvatore Virzì

    (INRIM)

  • Marco Genovese

    (INRIM
    INFN)

  • Filippo Levi

    (INRIM)

  • Alberto Mura

    (INRIM)

  • Mirko Pittaluga

    (Toshiba Europe Ltd
    School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Leeds)

  • Zhiliang Yuan

    (Beijing Academy of Quantum Information Sciences)

  • Andrew J. Shields

    (Toshiba Europe Ltd)

  • Marco Lucamarini

    (University of York)

  • Ivo Pietro Degiovanni

    (INRIM
    INFN)

  • Davide Calonico

    (INRIM)

Abstract

Quantum mechanics allows distribution of intrinsically secure encryption keys by optical means. Twin-field quantum key distribution is one of the most promising techniques for its implementation on long-distance fiber networks, but requires stabilizing the optical length of the communication channels between parties. In proof-of-principle experiments based on spooled fibers, this was achieved by interleaving the quantum communication with periodical stabilization frames. In this approach, longer duty cycles for the key streaming come at the cost of a looser control of channel length, and a successful key-transfer using this technique in real world remains a significant challenge. Using interferometry techniques derived from frequency metrology, we develop a solution for the simultaneous key streaming and channel length control, and demonstrate it on a 206 km field-deployed fiber with 65 dB loss. Our technique reduces the quantum-bit-error-rate contributed by channel length variations to

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  • Cecilia Clivati & Alice Meda & Simone Donadello & Salvatore Virzì & Marco Genovese & Filippo Levi & Alberto Mura & Mirko Pittaluga & Zhiliang Yuan & Andrew J. Shields & Marco Lucamarini & Ivo Pietro D, 2022. "Coherent phase transfer for real-world twin-field quantum key distribution," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 13(1), pages 1-9, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:13:y:2022:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-021-27808-1
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-27808-1
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    1. Liu, Xiao-Peng & Kang, Jia-Le & Xie, Jia-Hui & Zhang, Ming-Hui, 2022. "Efficient twin-field quantum key distribution with heralded single-photon source," Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, Elsevier, vol. 608(P1).

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