Outline of the SECOQC Quantum-Key-Distribution Network in Vienna

Abstract

A Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) network is currently implemented in Vienna by integrating seven QKD-Link devices that connect five subsidiaries of SIEMENS Austria. We give an architectural overview of the network and present the enabling QKD-technologies, as well as the novel QKD network protocols.Comment: 10 pages, 5 figure