Dr. Alan Mink Profile

Dr. Alan Mink

Electronics Engineer at National Institute of Standards and Technology

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Publications (21)

Proceedings Article | 1 August 2021 Presentation

A real-time low-latency certifiable QRNG

William Munro, Yanbao Zhang, Hsin-Pin Lo, Alan Mink, Takuya Ikuta, Toshimori Honjo, Hiroki Takesue

Proceedings Volume 11835, 1183504 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2593285

KEYWORDS: Computer simulations

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Proceedings Article | 22 May 2014 Paper

LDPC error correction for Gbit/s QKD

Alan Mink, Anastase Nakassis

Proceedings Volume 9123, 912304 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2050763

KEYWORDS: Quantum key distribution, Matrices, Error control coding, Field programmable gate arrays, Clocks, Standards development, Quantum information, Computer programming, Algorithm development, Failure analysis

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Proceedings Article | 22 May 2014 Paper

Polar codes in a QKD environment

Anastase Nakassis, Alan Mink

Proceedings Volume 9123, 912305 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2050919

KEYWORDS: Quantum key distribution, Quantum communications, Information security, Quantum information, Computer simulations, Computer programming, Transform theory, Monte Carlo methods, Standards development, Image information entropy

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Proceedings Article | 28 May 2013 Paper

Practical strategies for QKD key production

Alan Mink, Anastase Nakassis

Proceedings Volume 8749, 874908 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2015965

KEYWORDS: Quantum key distribution, Matrices, Error analysis, Field programmable gate arrays, Statistical analysis, Chemical elements, Standards development, Data communications, Computer programming, Performance modeling

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Proceedings Article | 8 May 2012 Paper

LDPC error correction in the context of quantum key distribution

Anastase Nakassis, Alan Mink

Proceedings Volume 8400, 840009 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.919117

KEYWORDS: Quantum key distribution, Error control coding, Quantum information, Error analysis, Transform theory, Francium, Standards development, Information security, Algorithm development, Java

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Proceedings Article | 26 August 2009 Paper

Low noise up-conversion single photon detector and its applications in quantum information systems

Lijun Ma, Oliver Slattery, Alan Mink, Xiao Tang

Proceedings Volume 7465, 74650W (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.824497

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Waveguides, Polarization, Single photon detectors, Signal detection, Quantum key distribution, Quantum information, Spectroscopy, Indium gallium arsenide, Near infrared

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Proceedings Article | 29 April 2009 Paper

Detector performance in long-distance quantum key distribution using superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors

Burm Baek, Lijun Ma, Alan Mink, Xiao Tang, Sae Woo Nam

Proceedings Volume 7320, 73200D (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.818793

KEYWORDS: Quantum key distribution, Sensors, Double positive medium, Picosecond phenomena, Single photon detectors, Sensor performance, Optical fibers, Clocks, Superconductors, Nanowires

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Proceedings Article | 26 January 2009 Paper

Quantum key distribution at GHz transmission rates

Alessandro Restelli, Joshua Bienfang, Alan Mink, Charles Clark

Proceedings Volume 7236, 72360L (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.809461

KEYWORDS: Quantum key distribution, Picosecond phenomena, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Sensors, Clocks, Photon counting, Signal detection, Receivers, Logic, Telecommunications

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Proceedings Article | 5 September 2008 Paper

High-speed quantum key distribution systems for optical fiber networks in campus and metro areas

Xiao Tang, Lijun Ma, Alan Mink, Tiejun Chang, Hai Xu, Oliver Slattery, Anastase Nakassis, Barry Hershman, David Su, Ronald Boisvert

Proceedings Volume 7092, 70920I (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.793852

KEYWORDS: Quantum key distribution, Polarization, Photons, Sensors, Switching, Optical switching, Local area networks, Wavelength division multiplexing, Avalanche photodetectors, Field programmable gate arrays

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Proceedings Article | 5 September 2008 Paper

Detection-time-bin-shift schemes for polarization encoding Quantum Key Distribution system

Lijun Ma, Tiejun Chang, Alan Mink, Oliver Slattery, Barry Hershman, Xiao Tang

Proceedings Volume 7092, 709206 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.793722

KEYWORDS: Quantum key distribution, Sensors, Photodetectors, Single photon detectors, Polarization, Optical fibers, Clocks, Photon polarization, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Avalanche photodetectors

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Proceedings Article | 10 September 2007 Paper

High-repetition rate quantum key distribution

J. Bienfang, A. Restelli, D. Rogers, A. Mink, B. Hershman, A. Nakassis, X. Tang, L. Ma, H. Xu, D. Su, Charles Clark, Carl Williams

Proceedings Volume 6780, 67800C (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.734443

KEYWORDS: Quantum key distribution, Picosecond phenomena, Sensors, Single photon detectors, Photons, Clocks, Avalanche photodetectors, Diffusion, Video, Signal attenuation

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Proceedings Article | 10 September 2007 Paper

Custom hardware to eliminate bottlenecks in QKD throughput performance

Alan Mink

Proceedings Volume 6780, 678014 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.733136

KEYWORDS: Field programmable gate arrays, Quantum key distribution, Photons, Human-machine interfaces, Data processing, Photonics, Clocks, Error analysis, Standards development, Data storage

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Proceedings Article | 14 February 2007 Paper

Free-space quantum key distribution at GHz repetition rates

J. Bienfang, Daniel Rogers, Alessandro Restelli, Charles Clark, Carl Williams, Alan Mink, Barry Hershman, Tassos Nakassis, X. Tang, D. Su

Proceedings Volume 6476, 64760H (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.713630

KEYWORDS: Quantum key distribution, Photons, Picosecond phenomena, Polarization, Sensors, Single photon detectors, Information security, Avalanche photodetectors, Free space optics, Avalanche photodiodes

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Proceedings Article | 25 October 2006 Paper

High-speed photon counting techniques for broadband quantum key distribution

D. Rogers, J. Bienfang, A. Mink, B. Hershman, A. Nakassis, L. Ma, X. Tang, D. Su, Charles Clark, Carl Williams

Proceedings Volume 6372, 637211 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.686188

KEYWORDS: Quantum key distribution, Picosecond phenomena, Sensors, Avalanche photodetectors, Photon counting, Clocks, Quantum cryptography, Avalanche photodiodes, Free space optics, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 2006 Paper

Free-space quantum cryptography in the H-alpha Fraunhofer window

D. Rogers, J. Bienfang, A. Mink, B. Hershman, A. Nakassis, X. Tang, L. Ma, D. Su, Carl Williams, Charles Clark

Proceedings Volume 6304, 630417 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.680899

KEYWORDS: Quantum key distribution, Sensors, Picosecond phenomena, Receivers, Telecommunications, Visible radiation, Quantum cryptography, Avalanche photodetectors, Clocks, Free space optical communications

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Proceedings Article | 29 August 2006 Paper

Demonstration of an active quantum key distribution network

Xiao Tang, Lijun Ma, Alan Mink, Anastase Nakassis, Hai Xu, Barry Hershman, Joshua Bienfang, David Su, Ronald Boisvert, Charles Clark, Carl Williams

Proceedings Volume 6305, 630506 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.679589

KEYWORDS: Quantum key distribution, Optical switching, Polarization, Network architectures, Photons, Video surveillance, Video, Optical communications, Switching, Quantum communications

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Proceedings Article | 12 May 2006 Paper

High-speed quantum key distribution system supports one-time pad encryption of real-time video

Alan Mink, Xiao Tang, LiJun Ma, Tassos Nakassis, Barry Hershman, Joshua Bienfang, David Su, Ron Boisvert, Charles Clark, Carl Williams

Proceedings Volume 6244, 62440M (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.664114

KEYWORDS: Quantum key distribution, Video surveillance, Video, Field programmable gate arrays, Clocks, Standards development, Computing systems, Computer programming, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Surveillance

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Proceedings Article | 12 May 2006 Paper

Has quantum cryptography been proven secure?

Tassos Nakassis, J. C. Bienfang, P. Johnson, A. Mink, D. Rogers, X. Tang, C. J. Williams

Proceedings Volume 6244, 62440I (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.665086

KEYWORDS: Quantum communications, Quantum cryptography, Error control coding, Error analysis, Information theory, Algorithms, Computer programming, Image information entropy, Computer security, Data communications

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Proceedings Article | 12 May 2006 Paper

Quantum key distribution system operating at sifted-key rate over 4 Mbit/s

Xiao Tang, Lijun Ma, Alan Mink, Anastase Nakassis, Hai Xu, Barry Hershman, Joshua Bienfang, David Su, Ronald Boisvert, Charles Clark, Carl Williams

Proceedings Volume 6244, 62440P (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.664455

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Quantum key distribution, Avalanche photodetectors, Picture Archiving and Communication System, Single mode fibers, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Local area networks, Computer programming, Coarse wavelength division multiplexing, Clocks

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Proceedings Article | 25 August 2005 Paper

High speed fiber-based quantum key distribution using polarization encoding

Xiao Tang, Lijun Ma, Alan Mink, Anastase Nakassis, Barry Hershman, Joshua Bienfang, Ronald Boisvert, Charles Clark, Carl Williams

Proceedings Volume 5893, 58931A (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.614598

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Quantum key distribution, Avalanche photodetectors, Computer programming, Photon polarization, Clocks, Single photon, Field programmable gate arrays, Birefringence, Optical fibers

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Proceedings Article | 9 December 2002 Paper

High-speed quantum communication testbed

Carl Williams, Xiao Tang, Mikko Heikkero, Julie Rouzaud, Richang Lu, Andreas Goedecke, Alan Migdall, Alan Mink, Anastase Nakassis, Leticia Pibida, Jesse Wen, Edward Hagley, Charles Clark

Proceedings Volume 4821, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.451002

KEYWORDS: Quantum communications, Field programmable gate arrays, Interfaces, Computer security, Free space optics, Telecommunications, Clocks, Quantum key distribution, Sensors, Data conversion

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