Towards free-space quantum key distribution with a 2D single-photon sensor
Quantum Technology: Driving Commercialisation of an Enabling Science II(2021)
摘要
Applications of quantum key distribution are becoming more diverse due to the increase in interest in the secure key
sharing protocol. Transmission through free-space channels has risen in popularity in recent years, primarily due to
global coverage using satellite platforms. However, free-space channels come with challenges that need to be addressed,
such as; diffraction loss, background noise, pointing-and-tracking, and atmospheric aberration. Novel design and use of
state-of-the-art detector technologies in quantum receivers can help alleviate these difficulties.
This paper presents and discusses the implementation of 2D single-photon sensor technology for free-space quantum key
distribution. We present an experimental method that utilizes independent single-photon avalanche diode pixel read-out
to reduce background noise contributions while simultaneously increasing optical field-of-view. Finally, we show and
discuss single-photon level beaconing capabilities for pointing and tracking.
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quantum,key distribution,free-space,single-photon
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