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Long Distance Continuous-Variable Quantum Key Distribution with a Gaussian Modulation

Quantum Physics 2015-05-30 v2 Information Theory math.IT

Abstract

We designed high-efficiency error correcting codes allowing to extract an errorless secret key in a continuous-variable quantum key distribution protocol using a Gaussian modulation of coherent states and a homodyne detection. These codes are available for a wide range of signal-to-noise ratios on an AWGN channel with a binary modulation and can be combined with a multidimensional reconciliation method proven secure against arbitrary collective attacks. This improved reconciliation procedure considerably extends the secure range of a continuous-variable quantum key distribution with a Gaussian modulation, giving a secret key rate of about 10^{-3} bit per pulse at a distance of 120 km for reasonable physical parameters.

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@article{arxiv.1110.0100,
  title  = {Long Distance Continuous-Variable Quantum Key Distribution with a Gaussian Modulation},
  author = {Paul Jouguet and Sébastien Kunz-Jacques and Anthony Leverrier},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1110.0100},
  year   = {2015}
}

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8 pages, 5 figures, 5 tables

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