Time-bin encoded quantum key distribution over 120 km with a telecom quantum dot source
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| author | Wang, Jipeng Hanel, Joscha Jiang, Zenghui Joos, Raphael Jetter, Michael Rugeramigabo, Eddy Patrick Portalupi, Simone Luca Michler, Peter Cao, Xiao-Yu Yin, Hua-Lei Lei, Shan Yang, Jingzhong Zopf, Michael Ding, Fei |
| author_facet | Wang, Jipeng Hanel, Joscha Jiang, Zenghui Joos, Raphael Jetter, Michael Rugeramigabo, Eddy Patrick Portalupi, Simone Luca Michler, Peter Cao, Xiao-Yu Yin, Hua-Lei Lei, Shan Yang, Jingzhong Zopf, Michael Ding, Fei |
| contents | Quantum key distribution (QKD) with deterministic single photon sources has been demonstrated over intercity fiber and free-space channels. The previous implementations relied mainly on polarization encoding schemes, which are susceptible to birefringence, polarization-mode dispersion and polarization-dependent loss in practical fiber networks. In contrast, time-bin encoding offers inherent robustness and has been widely adopted in mature QKD systems using weak coherent laser pulses. However, its feasibility in conjunction with a deterministic single-photon source has not yet been experimentally demonstrated. In this work, we construct a time-bin encoded QKD system employing a high-brightness quantum dot (QD) single-photon source operating at telecom wavelength. Our proof-of-concept experiment successfully demonstrates the possibility of secure key distribution over fiber link of 120 km, while maintaining extraordinary long-term stability over 6 hours of continuous operation. This work provides the first experimental validation of integrating a quantum dot single-photon source with time-bin encoding in a telecom-band QKD system. In addition, it demonstrates the highest secure key rate among the time-bin QKDs based on single-photon sources. This development signifies a substantial advancement in the establishment of a robust and scalable QKD network based on solid-state single-photon technology |
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| spellingShingle | Time-bin encoded quantum key distribution over 120 km with a telecom quantum dot source Wang, Jipeng Hanel, Joscha Jiang, Zenghui Joos, Raphael Jetter, Michael Rugeramigabo, Eddy Patrick Portalupi, Simone Luca Michler, Peter Cao, Xiao-Yu Yin, Hua-Lei Lei, Shan Yang, Jingzhong Zopf, Michael Ding, Fei Quantum Physics Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics Materials Science Optics Quantum key distribution (QKD) with deterministic single photon sources has been demonstrated over intercity fiber and free-space channels. The previous implementations relied mainly on polarization encoding schemes, which are susceptible to birefringence, polarization-mode dispersion and polarization-dependent loss in practical fiber networks. In contrast, time-bin encoding offers inherent robustness and has been widely adopted in mature QKD systems using weak coherent laser pulses. However, its feasibility in conjunction with a deterministic single-photon source has not yet been experimentally demonstrated. In this work, we construct a time-bin encoded QKD system employing a high-brightness quantum dot (QD) single-photon source operating at telecom wavelength. Our proof-of-concept experiment successfully demonstrates the possibility of secure key distribution over fiber link of 120 km, while maintaining extraordinary long-term stability over 6 hours of continuous operation. This work provides the first experimental validation of integrating a quantum dot single-photon source with time-bin encoding in a telecom-band QKD system. In addition, it demonstrates the highest secure key rate among the time-bin QKDs based on single-photon sources. This development signifies a substantial advancement in the establishment of a robust and scalable QKD network based on solid-state single-photon technology |
| title | Time-bin encoded quantum key distribution over 120 km with a telecom quantum dot source |
| topic | Quantum Physics Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics Materials Science Optics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.15520 |