Reference-Frame-Independent Quantum Key Distribution in Uplink and Downlink Free-Space Channel
International Journal of Theoretical Physics, ISSN: 1572-9575, Vol: 59, Issue: 10, Page: 3299-3309
2020
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Article Description
The reference-frame-independent quantum key distribution (RFI-QKD) allows the authorized users to share secrete keys without active alignment of the reference frames, which is beneficial for the implementation over free-space channel. However, the performance of free-space RFI-QKD could notably degrade due to the influence of atmospheric conditions. In this paper, we investigate the transmission attenuation of free-space channel in uplink and downlink scenario, respectively. Furthermore, we also simulate the relationships between the diffraction-caused attenuation and the apertures of sending and receiving optics. Then, the key generation rate of RFI-QKD and BB84 protocol are compared in different links with reference frame deviations. Simulation results show that the transmission attenuation due to diffraction can be reduced by choosing appropriate optical apertures, and better performance of free-space RFI-QKD can be achieved in downlink configuration.
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http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85090217900&origin=inward; http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10773-020-04587-x; https://link.springer.com/10.1007/s10773-020-04587-x; https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10773-020-04587-x.pdf; https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10773-020-04587-x/fulltext.html; https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10773-020-04587-x; https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10773-020-04587-x
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