Frontiers in Optics

Enhancing Data Security in Optical Fiber Communication Through Dual Layer Encryption with Randomized Phases

Kh Arif Shahriar, Mostafa Khalil, Adrian Chan, Lawrence R. Chen, Randy Kuang, David V. Plant

Published Jan 1, 2022• 4 citations

Abstract

We experimentally demonstrate a novel encryption technique that implements physical layer security in optical fiber communication through two layers of phase randomization. 160 Gb/s transmission over 80 km of SMF is achieved with 16-QAM modulation.

DOI: 10.1364/fio.2022.jw5a.80

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