Twin-field quantum key distribution with local frequency reference

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Auteurs principaux: Chen, Jiu-Peng, Zhou, Fei, Zhang, Chi, Jiang, Cong, Chen, Fa-Xi, Huang, Jia, Li, Hao, You, Li-Xing, Wang, Xiang-Bin, Liu, Yang, Zhang, Qiang, Pan, Jian-Wei
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author Chen, Jiu-Peng
Zhou, Fei
Zhang, Chi
Jiang, Cong
Chen, Fa-Xi
Huang, Jia
Li, Hao
You, Li-Xing
Wang, Xiang-Bin
Liu, Yang
Zhang, Qiang
Pan, Jian-Wei
author_facet Chen, Jiu-Peng
Zhou, Fei
Zhang, Chi
Jiang, Cong
Chen, Fa-Xi
Huang, Jia
Li, Hao
You, Li-Xing
Wang, Xiang-Bin
Liu, Yang
Zhang, Qiang
Pan, Jian-Wei
contents Twin-field quantum key distribution (TF-QKD) overcomes the linear rate-loss limit, which promises a boost of secure key rate over long distance. However, the complexity of eliminating the frequency differences between the independent laser sources hinders its practical application. Here, taking the saturated absorption spectroscopy of acetylene as an absolute reference, we propose and demonstrate a simple and practical approach to realize TF-QKD without requiring relative frequency control of the independent laser sources. Adopting the 4-intensity sending-or-not-sending TF-QKD protocol, we experimentally demonstrate the TF-QKD over 502 km, 301 km and 201 km ultra-low loss optical fiber respectively. We expect this high-performance scheme will find widespread usage in future intercity and free-space quantum communication networks.
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spellingShingle Twin-field quantum key distribution with local frequency reference
Chen, Jiu-Peng
Zhou, Fei
Zhang, Chi
Jiang, Cong
Chen, Fa-Xi
Huang, Jia
Li, Hao
You, Li-Xing
Wang, Xiang-Bin
Liu, Yang
Zhang, Qiang
Pan, Jian-Wei
Quantum Physics
Twin-field quantum key distribution (TF-QKD) overcomes the linear rate-loss limit, which promises a boost of secure key rate over long distance. However, the complexity of eliminating the frequency differences between the independent laser sources hinders its practical application. Here, taking the saturated absorption spectroscopy of acetylene as an absolute reference, we propose and demonstrate a simple and practical approach to realize TF-QKD without requiring relative frequency control of the independent laser sources. Adopting the 4-intensity sending-or-not-sending TF-QKD protocol, we experimentally demonstrate the TF-QKD over 502 km, 301 km and 201 km ultra-low loss optical fiber respectively. We expect this high-performance scheme will find widespread usage in future intercity and free-space quantum communication networks.
title Twin-field quantum key distribution with local frequency reference
topic Quantum Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2310.18292