Active Phase Randomisation
Active phase randomisation involves continuously varying the phase of emitted quantum signals to enhance security, with optimal implementation including monitoring of the randomisation process.
Literature
| [Sun2012a] | S.-H. Sun and L.-M. Liang. "Experimental demonstration of an active phase randomization and monitor module for quantum key distribution" In: Applied Physics Letters, 101, 071107. (2012) 10.1063/1.4746402. |
| [Zhao2007] | Yi Zhao, Bing Qi, and Hoi-Kwong Lo. "Experimental quantum key distribution with active phase randomization" In: Appl. Phys. Lett. 90, 044106. (2007) 10.1063/1.2432296. |
Technique → Countermeasures
List of techniques where this countermeasure can be applied.
Items: 2
| Description | Technique |
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It can be avoided effectively by applying the actively modulated phase encoding QKD systems [Li2011]. |
Wavelength-Dependent Beamsplitter Attack |
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Active randomisation of the phase. |
Non-Random Phase Attack |
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