Bahrani, S, Elmabrok, O, Currás Lorenzo, G et al. (2 more authors) (2019) Quantum and classical communications on shared infrastructure. In: 2019 21st International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks (ICTON). ICTON 2019, 09-13 Jul 2019, Angers, France. IEEE ISBN 978-1-7281-2780-4
Abstract
Future communications networks not only should enable massive exchange of classical bits, but also the transmission of quantum bits on which many quantum applications rely. This will be the key to offering quantum technologies in a cost-efficient way, and it should encompass the integration of quantum and classical networks at the core of existing optical communications networks, as well as at the access end of such networks. In this work, we cover a range of proposals that enable such an integration for one of the imminent applications of quantum technologies, i.e., quantum key distribution (QKD), by which users can securely exchange a secret key for their cryptographic needs. This will include using wavelength division multiplexing techniques to send quantum and classical data on the same fiber as well as wireless access for QKD users to passive optical networks. In each case, we explore optimal arrangements to find the best way forward for an amicable coexistence.
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Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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Keywords: | Quantum key distribution; wireless quantum access networks; quantum-classical communications networks |
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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: | 05 Feb 2020 15:05 |
Last Modified: | 07 Feb 2020 17:51 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | IEEE |
Identification Number: | 10.1109/icton.2019.8840309 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:156501 |