Elmabrok, O and Razavi, M (2016) Feasibility of wireless quantum key distribution in indoor environments. In: 2015 IEEE Globecom Workshops, GC Wkshps 2015 - Proceedings. 2015 IEEE Globecom Workshops, 06-10 Dec 2015, San Diego, CA, USA. IEEE ISBN 9781467395267
Abstract
We propose and study the feasibility of wireless quantum key distribution (QKD) in indoor environments. Such systems are essential in providing wireless access to the developing quantum communications networks. We find a practical regime of operation, where, in the presence of background noise and loss, secret keys can be exchanged. Our findings identify the trade-off between the acceptable amount of background noise and the receiver field of view, where the latter determines the accessibility of the QKD system. In particular, we show that, with a proper setting, we can provide mobility for the QKD users without imposing stringent conditions on beam steering.
Metadata
Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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Authors/Creators: |
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Keywords: | Receivers, Wireless communication, Communication system security, Noise measurement, Transmitters, Beam steering, Lighting |
Dates: |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (Leeds) > Institute of Communication & Power Networks (Leeds) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number EPSRC EP/M013472/1 |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 15 Nov 2016 11:15 |
Last Modified: | 15 Nov 2016 11:15 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1109/GLOCOMW.2015.7414112 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | IEEE |
Identification Number: | 10.1109/GLOCOMW.2015.7414112 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:104487 |