Quantum key distribution over 67 km with a plug&play system

System
  • D Stucki, N Gisin, O Guinnard, G Ribordy and H Zbinden
  • New J. Phys. 4 41
  • 2002
Abstract

We present a fibre-optical quantum key distribution system. It works at 1550 nm and is based on the plug&play set-up. We tested the stability under field conditions using aerial and terrestrial cables and performed a key exchange over 67 km between Geneva and Lausanne.

Identifier: Stucki2002
Type: Journal Article
Year: 2002