Coexistence of quantum key distribution and optical communication with amplifiers over multicore fiber

In this paper, the influence of classical signals on quantum key distribution (QKD) is studied over multi-core fiber (MCF) when optical amplifiers exist. Firstly, the long-distance simultaneous transmission architectures of QKD and classical signals are proposed based on advanced asymmetric sending...

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Main Authors: Kong Weiwen, Sun Yongmei, Gao Yaoxian, Ji Yuefeng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2023-04-01
Series:Nanophotonics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/nanoph-2023-0047