Nat Commun June 2023 PMID 37328483

Single-emitter quantum key distribution over 175 km of fibre with optimised finite key rates.

Christopher L Morrison, Roberto G Pousa, Francesco Graffitti, Zhe Xian Koong, Peter Barrow, Nick G Stoltz, Dirk Bouwmeester, John Jeffers, Daniel K L Oi, Brian D Gerardot, Alessandro Fedrizzi

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This study demonstrates that quantum key distribution (QKD) using solid-state single-photon emitters, like quantum dots, can be effectively performed over 175 km of fibre, achieving practical key rates by optimizing statistical analysis methods.
The authors show that conventional finite-key analysis tends to overestimate security times, but by applying a more accurate Chernoff bound, they significantly reduce the number of signals needed, bringing the key generation closer to theoretical limits.
With these improvements, the research achieves real-time secure key generation over long distances (up to 175 km), marking a significant step towards developing feasible long-distance quantum networks with single-photon sources.]

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Long-Distance Quantum Key Distribution Using Solid-State Emitters Over 175 km of Fibre

This study demonstrates quantum key distribution using solid-state single-photon emitters over 175 km of fibre, achieving practical key rates by optimizing statistical analysis with the Chernoff bound, moving closer to…

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