Outline of the SECOQC Quantum-Key-Distribution Network in Vienna

A Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) network is currently implemented in Vienna by integrating seven QKD-Link devices that connect five subsidiaries of SIEMENS Austria. We give an architectural overview of the network and present the enabling QKD-technologies, as well as the novel QKD network protocols.

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Published inarXiv.org
Main Authors Poppe, Andreas, Peev, Momtchil, Maurhart, Oliver
Format Paper Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 01.04.2008
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Physics - Quantum Physics
Quantum cryptography
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Summary:A Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) network is currently implemented in Vienna by integrating seven QKD-Link devices that connect five subsidiaries of SIEMENS Austria. We give an architectural overview of the network and present the enabling QKD-technologies, as well as the novel QKD network protocols.
ISSN:2331-8422
DOI:10.48550/arxiv.0804.0122