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Continuous Polarization Correction for Long-distance Quantum Key Distribution

Uday Chandrashekara, Andrej Kržič, Rodrigo Gómez, Fabian Steinlechner

Published Jan 1, 2024• 0 citations
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Abstract

We present a polarization correction module using a beacon laser. Using this device we stabilize the polarization drift of a 70km dark fiber link used for quantum communication.
DOI
10.1364/quantum.2024.qth3a.13

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