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Optical Fiber Communication Conference

Distribution of Quantum Entanglement through Fiber with Co-Propagating Classical Data

Daniel R. Reilly, Kim Fook Lee, Paul M. Moraw, Timothy M. Rambo, Aaron Miller, Joe Mambretti, Prem Kumar, Gregory S. Kanter

Published Mar 1, 2023• 0 citations
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Abstract

A complete system for distributing quantum entangled signals over fiber based on commercially available equipment will be demonstrated. Measurements are collected and controlled from a single location using an embedded optical data link.
DOI
10.23919/ofc49934.2023.10117167

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