Research in Optical Sciences

Higher-Dimensional Quantum Cryptography

Bradley Christensen, Kevin T. McCusker, Daniel J. Gauthier, Daniel R. Kumor, Venkat Chandar, Paul G. Kwiat

Published Jan 1, 2014• 1 citation

Abstract

We report on a high-speed quantum cryptography system with simultaneous entanglement in polarization and “time-bins”. We use multiple degrees of freedom and multiple spots on the downconversion cone to achieve 14 Mbits/s of secure key.

DOI: 10.1364/qim.2014.qw4a.7

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