432 research outputs found
Entanglement Verification in Quantum Networks with Tampered Nodes
In this paper, we consider the problem of entanglement verification across
the quantum memories of any two nodes of a quantum network. Its solution can be
a means for detecting (albeit not preventing) the presence of intruders that
have taken full control of a node, either to make a denial-of-service attack or
to reprogram the node. Looking for strategies that only require local
operations and classical communication (LOCC), we propose two entanglement
verification protocols characterized by increasing robustness and efficiency.Comment: 14 pages, 7 figure
Field test of quantum key distribution in the Tokyo QKD Network
A novel secure communication network with quantum key distribution in a
metropolitan area is reported. Different QKD schemes are integrated to
demonstrate secure TV conferencing over a distance of 45km, stable long-term
operation, and application to secure mobile phones.Comment: 21 pages, 19 figure
The EPSRC Quantum Communications Hub
The Quantum Communications Hub is one of four Hubs comprising the research and development end of the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme. This programme is now in its second phase (2019-2024), following a successful first phase that ran 2014-2019. This Hub provides the UK focus for the quantum communications sector. This report provides a brief overview of the Hub's phase 1 developments, which mainly concentrated on progressing quantum key distribution (QKD) towards wider application. The grand vision of the phase 2 Hub is integrated secure quantum communications at all distance scales. For practicality and flexibility, this involves free-space communications at the shortest distance scales, fibre-based communications at the metropolitan and inter-city distance scales covered by current fibre networking, and free-space communications to support the very longest distances required for global reach. This report also outlines the ongoing Hub activities on short-range consumer QKD, fibre networking and long distance satellite-to-ground QKD. Brief discussion of the Hub work on new protocols, hybrid secure communications, standards and components is also given
A Reconfigurable Quantum Local Area Network Over Deployed Fiber
Practical quantum networking architectures are crucial for scaling the
connection of quantum resources. Yet quantum network testbeds have thus far
underutilized the full capabilities of modern lightwave communications, such as
flexible-grid bandwidth allocation. In this work, we implement flex-grid
entanglement distribution in a deployed network for the first time, connecting
nodes in three distinct campus buildings time-synchronized via the Global
Positioning System (GPS). We quantify the quality of the distributed
polarization entanglement via log-negativity, which offers a generic metric of
link performance in entangled bits per second. After demonstrating successful
entanglement distribution for two allocations of our eight dynamically
reconfigurable channels, we demonstrate remote state preparation -- the first
realization on deployed fiber -- showcasing one possible quantum protocol
enabled by the distributed entanglement network. Our results realize an
advanced paradigm for managing entanglement resources in quantum networks of
ever-increasing complexity and service demands
Deterministic And Efficient Three-party Quantum Key Distribution
The field of quantum computing is based on the laws of quantum mechanics, including states superposition and entanglement. Quantum cryptography is amongst the most surprising applications of quantum mechanics in quantum information processing. Remote state preparation allows a known state to a sender to be remotely prepared at a receiverâs location when they prior share entanglement and transmit one classical bit. A trusted authority in a network where every user is only authenticated to the third party distributes a secret key using quantum entanglement parity bit, controlled gates, ancillary states, and transmit one classical bit. We also show it is possible to distribute entanglement in a typical telecom metropolitan optical network
Connecting Quantum Cities: Simulation of a Satellite-Based Quantum Network
We present and analyse an architecture for a European-scale quantum network
using satellite links to connect Quantum Cities, which are metropolitan quantum
networks with minimal hardware requirements for the end users. Using NetSquid,
a quantum network simulation tool based on discrete events, we assess and
benchmark the performance of such a network linking distant locations in Europe
in terms of quantum key distribution rates, considering realistic parameters
for currently available or near-term technology. Our results highlight the key
parameters and the limits of current satellite quantum communication links and
can be used to assist the design of future missions. We also discuss the
possibility of using high-altitude balloons as an alternative to satellites
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