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Optical Fiber Communication Conference

Secure Architecture for Quantum Key Distribution Networks

Bruno Huttner

Published Jan 1, 2024• 0 citations
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Abstract

We present a new architecture, designed to improve security of QKD networks. The Trusted Nodes are divided into Core Nodes, which XOR the keys from various QKD devices, and Edge Nodes, connected to key users.
DOI
10.1364/ofc.2024.m2j.1

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