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Optical Fiber Communication Conference

Open quantum channel stabilization for twin-field quantum key distribution

Lai Zhou, Jinping Lin, Yumang Jing, Zhiliang L. Yuan

Published Jan 1, 2023• 0 citations
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Abstract

We develop a novel technique to stabilize an open channel without using frequency dissemination for twin-field quantum key distribution. A versatile setup is demonstrated at a distance of 615.6 km, achieving the repeater-like behaviour.
DOI
10.1364/ofc.2023.th3j.5

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