Entanglement Distribution in Optical Networks

• Published in: IEEE journal of selected topics in quantum electronics Vol. 21; no. 3; pp. 37 - 48
• Main Authors: Ciurana, Alex, Martin, Vicente, Martinez-Mateo, Jesus, Schrenk, Bernhard, Peev, Momtchil, Poppe, Andreas
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York IEEE 01.05.2015; The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
• Subjects: Channels; Entanglement; entanglement distribution; Information technology; Multiplexing; Networks; Optical communication; Optical network units; optical networks; Optical polarization; Optical switches; Photonics; Photons; Quantum entanglement; quantum key distribution; Quantum theory; Wave division multiplexing; Wavelength division multiplexing; Wavelengths; wavelength division multiplexing; quantum key distribution; Entanglement distribution; optical networks

The ability to generate entangled photon pairs over a broad wavelength range opens the door to the simultaneous distribution of entanglement to multiple users in a network by using centralized sources and flexible wavelength-division multiplexing schemes. Here, we show the design of a metropolitan o...