Elmabrok, O and Razavi, M orcid.org/0000-0003-4172-2125 (2017) Quantum-Classical Access Networks with Embedded Optical Wireless Links. In: 2016 IEEE Globecom Workshops. 2016 IEEE Globecom Workshops (GC Wkshps), 04-08 Dec 2016, Washington, DC, USA. IEEE ISBN 978-1-5090-2482-7
Abstract
We examine the applicability of wireless indoor quantum key distribution (QKD) in hybrid quantum-classical networks. We propose practical configurations that would enable wireless access to such networks. The proposed scenarios would allow an indoor wireless user, equipped with a QKD-enabled mobile device, to communicate securely with a remote party on the other end of the access network. QKD signals, sent through wireless indoor channels, are combined with classical ones and sent over the same fiber link to the remote user. Dense wavelength-division multiplexing would enable the simultaneous transmission of quantum and classical signals over the same fiber. We consider the adverse effects of the background noise induced by Raman scattered light on the QKD receivers due to such an integration. In addition, we consider the loss and the background noise that arise from indoor environments. Decoy-state BB84 and measurement-device-independent protocols are employed for the secret key rate analysis.
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Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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Keywords: | Wireless communication; Communication system security; Noise measurement; Protocols; Photonics; Optical receivers |
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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) > Pollard Institute (Leeds) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number EPSRC EP/M013472/1 |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 27 Oct 2016 10:24 |
Last Modified: | 02 Jul 2017 20:35 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | IEEE |
Identification Number: | 10.1109/GLOCOMW.2016.7849014 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:106594 |