Performance analysis of different multi-user optical passive networks for quantum cryptography applications

P. Curtacci; F. Garzia; R. Cusani; E. Baccarelli

doi:10.1117/12.662139

25 April 2006 Performance analysis of different multi-user optical passive networks for quantum cryptography applications

P. Curtacci, F. Garzia, R. Cusani, E. Baccarelli

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Proceedings Volume 6187, Photon Management II; 61870U (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.662139
Event: SPIE Photonics Europe, 2006, Strasbourg, France

Abstract

The performance of four passive optical network topologies in implementing multi-user quantum key distribution is compared, using 3 protocols proposed by quantum cryptography (B92, EPR, SSP). The networks considered are the passive-star network, the optical-ring network based on the Sagnac interferometer, the wavelength-routed network, and the wavelength-addressed bus network . An analysis of the quantum bit-error rate and sifted key rate for each of these topologies is used to determine their suitability for providing quantum key distribution-service to networks of various sizes. The efficiency of the three considered protocols is also determinated.

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P. Curtacci, F. Garzia, R. Cusani, and E. Baccarelli "Performance analysis of different multi-user optical passive networks for quantum cryptography applications", Proc. SPIE 6187, Photon Management II, 61870U (25 April 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.662139

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