Autonomous open-source hardware apparatus for quantum key distribution

We describe an autonomous, fully functional implementation of the BB84 quantum key distribution protocol using open source hardware microcontrollers for the synchronization, communication, key sifting and real-time key generation diagnostics. The quantum bits are prepared in the polarization of weak...

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Main Authors: Ignacio H. López Grande, Christian T. Schmiegelow, Miguel A. Larotonda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Papers in Physics 2016-01-01
Series:Papers in Physics
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Online Access:http://www.papersinphysics.org/index.php/papersinphysics/article/view/284/pdf284