Quantum-Relay-Assisted Key Distribution over High Photon Loss Channels
Quantum Physics
2007-05-23 v1
Abstract
The maximum distance of quantum communication is limited due to the photon loss and detector noise. Exploiting entanglement swapping, quantum relay could offer ways to extend the achievable distance by increasing the signal to noise ratio. In this letter we present an experimental simulation of long distance quantum communication, in which the superiority of quantum relay is demonstrated. Assisted by quantum relay, we greatly extend the distance limit of unconditional secure quantum communication.
Cite
@article{arxiv.quant-ph/0508062,
title = {Quantum-Relay-Assisted Key Distribution over High Photon Loss Channels},
author = {An-Ning Zhang and Yu-Ao Chen and Chao-Yang Lu and Xiao-Qi Zhou and Zhi Zhao and Qiang Zhang and Tao Yang and Jian-Wei Pan},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:quant-ph/0508062},
year = {2007}
}
Comments
12 pages (with appendix), 3 figures, submitted