100 MHz Amplitude and Polarization Modulated Optical Source for Free-Space Quantum Key Distribution at 850 nm

M. Jofre; A. Gardelein; G. Anzolin; G. Molina-Terriza; J. P. Torres; M. W. Mitchell; V. Pruneri

doi:10.1109/JLT.2010.2056673

100 MHz Amplitude and Polarization Modulated Optical Source for Free-Space Quantum Key Distribution at 850 nm

Quantum Physics 2010-09-09 v1

Authors: M. Jofre , A. Gardelein , G. Anzolin , G. Molina-Terriza , J. P. Torres , M. W. Mitchell , V. Pruneri

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Abstract

We report on an integrated photonic transmitter of up to 100 MHz repetition rate, which emits pulses centered at 850 nm with arbitrary amplitude and polarization. The source is suitable for free space quantum key distribution applications. The whole transmitter, with the optical and electronic components integrated, has reduced size and power consumption. In addition, the optoelectronic components forming the transmitter can be space-qualified, making it suitable for satellite and future space missions.

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quantum key distribution free-space optics amplitude modulation polarization modulation integrated photonic transmitter 850 nm space-qualified components

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@article{arxiv.1009.1469,
  title  = {100 MHz Amplitude and Polarization Modulated Optical Source for Free-Space Quantum Key Distribution at 850 nm},
  author = {M. Jofre and A. Gardelein and G. Anzolin and G. Molina-Terriza and J. P. Torres and M. W. Mitchell and V. Pruneri},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1009.1469},
  year   = {2010}
}

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100 MHz Amplitude and Polarization Modulated Optical Source for Free-Space Quantum Key Distribution at 850 nm

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